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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.38, 396.49 and 163.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.38, 396.49 and 163.05 is: 224.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.38 : 396.49 = 163.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.38/396.49 = 163.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.38x = 396.49 × 163.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.38x = 64,647.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,647.69/287.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.96

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