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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.26, 429.45 and 156.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.26, 429.45 and 156.22 is: 234.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.26 : 429.45 = 156.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.26/429.45 = 156.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.26x = 429.45 × 156.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.26x = 67,088.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,088.68/286.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.36

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