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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.02, 445.55 and 80.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.02, 445.55 and 80.59 is: 120.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.02 : 445.55 = 80.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.02/445.55 = 80.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.02x = 445.55 × 80.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.02x = 35,907.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,907.89/297.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.89

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