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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.44, 398.04 and 157.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.44, 398.04 and 157.45 is: 217.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.44 : 398.04 = 157.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.44/398.04 = 157.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.44x = 398.04 × 157.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.44x = 62,668.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,668.62/288.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.27

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