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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.49, 398.10 and 164.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.49, 398.10 and 164.18 is: 226.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.49 : 398.10 = 164.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.49/398.10 = 164.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.49x = 398.10 × 164.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.49x = 65,360.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,360.06/288.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.56

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