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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.24, 396.38 and 156.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.24, 396.38 and 156.25 is: 215.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.24 : 396.38 = 156.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.24/396.38 = 156.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.24x = 396.38 × 156.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.24x = 61,933.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,933.85/287.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.62

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