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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.61, 398.32 and 164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.61, 398.32 and 164.32 is: 226.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.61 : 398.32 = 164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.61/398.32 = 164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.61x = 398.32 × 164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.61x = 65,451.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,451.46/288.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.78

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