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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.32, 408.95 and 165.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.32, 408.95 and 165.34 is: 228.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.32 : 408.95 = 165.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.32/408.95 = 165.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.32x = 408.95 × 165.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.32x = 67,615.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,615.79/296.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.19

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