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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.22, 397.74 and 157.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.22, 397.74 and 157.24 is: 216.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.22 : 397.74 = 157.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.22/397.74 = 157.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.22x = 397.74 × 157.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.22x = 62,538.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,538.65/288.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.98

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