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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.66, 398.33 and 162.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.66, 398.33 and 162.60 is: 224.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.66 : 398.33 = 162.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.66/398.33 = 162.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.66x = 398.33 × 162.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.66x = 64,767.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,767.65/288.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.37

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