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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.02, 445.62 and 268.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.02, 445.62 and 268.47 is: 402.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.02 : 445.62 = 268.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.02/445.62 = 268.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.02x = 445.62 × 268.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.02x = 119,635.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,635.60/297.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.79

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