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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.59, 398.24 and 164.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.59, 398.24 and 164.28 is: 226.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.59 : 398.24 = 164.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.59/398.24 = 164.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.59x = 398.24 × 164.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.59x = 65,422.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,422.38/288.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.70

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