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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.41, 398.03 and 164.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.41, 398.03 and 164.05 is: 226.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.41 : 398.03 = 164.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.41/398.03 = 164.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.41x = 398.03 × 164.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.41x = 65,295.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,295.01/288.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.40

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