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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.22, 429.61 and 158.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.22, 429.61 and 158.06 is: 237.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.22 : 429.61 = 158.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.22/429.61 = 158.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.22x = 429.61 × 158.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.22x = 67,904.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,904.16/286.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.24

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