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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.44, 398.06 and 157.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.44, 398.06 and 157.46 is: 217.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.44 : 398.06 = 157.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.44/398.06 = 157.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.44x = 398.06 × 157.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.44x = 62,675.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,675.75/288.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.30

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