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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.80, 395.82 and 162.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.80, 395.82 and 162.45 is: 224.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.80 : 395.82 = 162.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.80/395.82 = 162.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.80x = 395.82 × 162.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.80x = 64,300.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,300.96/286.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.20

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