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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.40, 397.97 and 164.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.40, 397.97 and 164.09 is: 226.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.40 : 397.97 = 164.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.40/397.97 = 164.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.40x = 397.97 × 164.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.40x = 65,302.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,302.90/288.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.43

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