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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.65, 395.55 and 162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.65, 395.55 and 162.32 is: 223.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.65 : 395.55 = 162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.65/395.55 = 162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.65x = 395.55 × 162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.65x = 64,203.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,203.70/286.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.98

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