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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.32, 408.89 and 165.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.32, 408.89 and 165.32 is: 228.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.32 : 408.89 = 165.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.32/408.89 = 165.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.32x = 408.89 × 165.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.32x = 67,598.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,598.30/296.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.12

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