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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.38, 395.22 and 162.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.38, 395.22 and 162.06 is: 223.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.38 : 395.22 = 162.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.38/395.22 = 162.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.38x = 395.22 × 162.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.38x = 64,049.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,049.35/286.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.65

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