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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.62, 395.56 and 162.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.62, 395.56 and 162.30 is: 223.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.62 : 395.56 = 162.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.62/395.56 = 162.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.62x = 395.56 × 162.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.62x = 64,196.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,196.60/286.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.98

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