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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.40, 395.23 and 162.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.40, 395.23 and 162.05 is: 223.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.40 : 395.23 = 162.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.40/395.23 = 162.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.40x = 395.23 × 162.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.40x = 64,045.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,045.05/286.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.62

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