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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.21, 408.76 and 165.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.21, 408.76 and 165.22 is: 228.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.21 : 408.76 = 165.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.21/408.76 = 165.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.21x = 408.76 × 165.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.21x = 67,535.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,535.33/296.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.00

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