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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.24, 396.35 and 162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.24, 396.35 and 162.90 is: 224.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.24 : 396.35 = 162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.24/396.35 = 162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.24x = 396.35 × 162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.24x = 64,564.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,564.60/287.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.78

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