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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.03, 397.48 and 163.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.03, 397.48 and 163.69 is: 225.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.03 : 397.48 = 163.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.03/397.48 = 163.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.03x = 397.48 × 163.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.03x = 65,063.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,063.50/288.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.89

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