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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.29, 396.47 and 162.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.29, 396.47 and 162.95 is: 224.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.29 : 396.47 = 162.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.29/396.47 = 162.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.29x = 396.47 × 162.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.29x = 64,604.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,604.79/287.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.88

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