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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.22, 396.31 and 162.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.22, 396.31 and 162.89 is: 224.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.22 : 396.31 = 162.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.22/396.31 = 162.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.22x = 396.31 × 162.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.22x = 64,554.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,554.94/287.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.76

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