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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.22, 394.98 and 155.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.22, 394.98 and 155.23 is: 214.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.22 : 394.98 = 155.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.22/394.98 = 155.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.22x = 394.98 × 155.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.22x = 61,309.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,309.99/286.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.21

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