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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.30, 408.89 and 165.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.30, 408.89 and 165.31 is: 228.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.30 : 408.89 = 165.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.30/408.89 = 165.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.30x = 408.89 × 165.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.30x = 67,593.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,593.00/296.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.12

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