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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.25, 396.42 and 162.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.25, 396.42 and 162.91 is: 224.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.25 : 396.42 = 162.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.25/396.42 = 162.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.25x = 396.42 × 162.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.25x = 64,580.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,580.78/287.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.83

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