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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.01, 397.46 and 161.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.01, 397.46 and 161.95 is: 223.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.01 : 397.46 = 161.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.01/397.46 = 161.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.01x = 397.46 × 161.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.01x = 64,367.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,367.89/288.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.50

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