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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.39, 395.21 and 168.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.39, 395.21 and 168.36 is: 232.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.39 : 395.21 = 168.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.39/395.21 = 168.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.39x = 395.21 × 168.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.39x = 66,538.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,538.72/286.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.34

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