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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.22, 408.78 and 165.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.22, 408.78 and 165.25 is: 228.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.22 : 408.78 = 165.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.22/408.78 = 165.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.22x = 408.78 × 165.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.22x = 67,550.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,550.90/296.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.04

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