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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.46, 395.34 and 162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.46, 395.34 and 162.08 is: 223.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.46 : 395.34 = 162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.46/395.34 = 162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.46x = 395.34 × 162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.46x = 64,076.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,076.71/286.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.68

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