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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.73, 398.41 and 164.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.73, 398.41 and 164.38 is: 226.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.73 : 398.41 = 164.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.73/398.41 = 164.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.73x = 398.41 × 164.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.73x = 65,490.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,490.64/288.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.82

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