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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.23, 411.57 and 165.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.23, 411.57 and 165.45 is: 228.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.23 : 411.57 = 165.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.23/411.57 = 165.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.23x = 411.57 × 165.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.23x = 68,094.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,094.26/298.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.33

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