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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.47, 395.37 and 162.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.47, 395.37 and 162.16 is: 223.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.47 : 395.37 = 162.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.47/395.37 = 162.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.47x = 395.37 × 162.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.47x = 64,112.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,112.21/286.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.80

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