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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.02, 397.47 and 157.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.02, 397.47 and 157.03 is: 216.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.02 : 397.47 = 157.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.02/397.47 = 157.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.02x = 397.47 × 157.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.02x = 62,411.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,411.94/288.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.70

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