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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.47, 398.08 and 164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.47, 398.08 and 164.12 is: 226.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.47 : 398.08 = 164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.47/398.08 = 164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.47x = 398.08 × 164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.47x = 65,330.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,330.90/288.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.47

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