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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.66, 398.34 and 164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.66, 398.34 and 164.32 is: 226.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.66 : 398.34 = 164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.66/398.34 = 164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.66x = 398.34 × 164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.66x = 65,455.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,455.23/288.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.76

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