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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.64, 398.34 and 157.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.64, 398.34 and 157.66 is: 217.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.64 : 398.34 = 157.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.64/398.34 = 157.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.64x = 398.34 × 157.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.64x = 62,799.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,799.50/288.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.57

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