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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.38, 397.97 and 162.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.38, 397.97 and 162.36 is: 224.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.38 : 397.97 = 162.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.38/397.97 = 162.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.38x = 397.97 × 162.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.38x = 64,613.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,613.60/288.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.06

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