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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.43, 395.11 and 168.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.43, 395.11 and 168.38 is: 232.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.43 : 395.11 = 168.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.43/395.11 = 168.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.43x = 395.11 × 168.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.43x = 66,528.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,528.62/286.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.27

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