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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.39, 409.01 and 165.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.39, 409.01 and 165.40 is: 228.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.39 : 409.01 = 165.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.39/409.01 = 165.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.39x = 409.01 × 165.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.39x = 67,648.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,648.40/296.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.25

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