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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.31, 397.86 and 163.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.31, 397.86 and 163.99 is: 226.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.31 : 397.86 = 163.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.31/397.86 = 163.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.31x = 397.86 × 163.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.31x = 65,245.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,245.06/288.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.30

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