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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.22, 399.08 and 163.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.22, 399.08 and 163.18 is: 225.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.22 : 399.08 = 163.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.22/399.08 = 163.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.22x = 399.08 × 163.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.22x = 65,121.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,121.87/289.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.16

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