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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.99, 396.01 and 162.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.99, 396.01 and 162.65 is: 224.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.99 : 396.01 = 162.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.99/396.01 = 162.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.99x = 396.01 × 162.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.99x = 64,411.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,411.03/286.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.44

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