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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297, 445.66 and 145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297, 445.66 and 145 is: 217.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297 : 445.66 = 145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297/445.66 = 145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297x = 445.66 × 145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297x = 64,620.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,620.70/297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.58

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