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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.21, 397.73 and 157.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.21, 397.73 and 157.22 is: 216.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.21 : 397.73 = 157.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.21/397.73 = 157.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.21x = 397.73 × 157.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.21x = 62,531.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,531.11/288.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.96

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