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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.33, 429.36 and 149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.33, 429.36 and 149.44 is: 224.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.33 : 429.36 = 149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.33/429.36 = 149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.33x = 429.36 × 149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.33x = 64,163.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,163.56/286.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.09

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