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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.23, 397.75 and 157.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.23, 397.75 and 157.23 is: 216.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.23 : 397.75 = 157.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.23/397.75 = 157.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.23x = 397.75 × 157.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.23x = 62,537.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,537.84/288.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.98

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