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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.80, 395.75 and 162.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.80, 395.75 and 162.47 is: 224.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.80 : 395.75 = 162.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.80/395.75 = 162.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.80x = 395.75 × 162.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.80x = 64,294.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,294.71/286.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.18

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