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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.93, 445.37 and 80.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.93, 445.37 and 80.46 is: 120.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.93 : 445.37 = 80.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.93/445.37 = 80.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.93x = 445.37 × 80.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.93x = 35,834.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,834.07/296.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.68

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