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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.11, 407.22 and 162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.11, 407.22 and 162.32 is: 223.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.11 : 407.22 = 162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.11/407.22 = 162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.11x = 407.22 × 162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.11x = 66,100.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,100.97/295.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.99

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