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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.97, 445.33 and 114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.97, 445.33 and 114.24 is: 171.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.97 : 445.33 = 114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.97/445.33 = 114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.97x = 445.33 × 114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.97x = 50,875.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,875.06/296.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.31

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