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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.44, 395.33 and 162.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.44, 395.33 and 162.15 is: 223.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.44 : 395.33 = 162.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.44/395.33 = 162.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.44x = 395.33 × 162.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.44x = 64,102.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,102.76/286.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.79

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