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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.44, 395.28 and 155.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.44, 395.28 and 155.45 is: 214.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.44 : 395.28 = 155.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.44/395.28 = 155.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.44x = 395.28 × 155.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.44x = 61,446.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,446.36/286.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.52

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