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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.83, 395.80 and 162.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.83, 395.80 and 162.49 is: 224.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.83 : 395.80 = 162.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.83/395.80 = 162.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.83x = 395.80 × 162.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.83x = 64,313.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,313.54/286.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.22

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