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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.28, 396.40 and 162.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.28, 396.40 and 162.89 is: 224.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.28 : 396.40 = 162.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.28/396.40 = 162.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.28x = 396.40 × 162.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.28x = 64,571.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,571.23/287.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.77

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