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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.23, 396.41 and 162.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.23, 396.41 and 162.93 is: 224.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.23 : 396.41 = 162.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.23/396.41 = 162.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.23x = 396.41 × 162.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.23x = 64,587.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,587.08/287.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.86

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