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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.01, 411.27 and 165.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.01, 411.27 and 165.23 is: 228.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.01 : 411.27 = 165.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.01/411.27 = 165.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.01x = 411.27 × 165.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.01x = 67,953.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,953.01/298.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.03

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