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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.01, 447.25 and 220.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.01, 447.25 and 220.51 is: 332.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.01 : 447.25 = 220.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.01/447.25 = 220.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.01x = 447.25 × 220.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.01x = 98,623.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,623.10/297.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.05

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