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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.05, 397.39 and 161.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.05, 397.39 and 161.98 is: 223.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.05 : 397.39 = 161.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.05/397.39 = 161.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.05x = 397.39 × 161.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.05x = 64,371.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,371.06/288.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.47

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