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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.23, 590.96 and 163.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.23, 590.96 and 163.28 is: 244.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.23 : 590.96 = 163.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.23/590.96 = 163.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.23x = 590.96 × 163.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.23x = 96,493.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,493.22/394.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.76

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