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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.06, 445.71 and 201.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.06, 445.71 and 201.06 is: 301.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.06 : 445.71 = 201.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.06/445.71 = 201.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.06x = 445.71 × 201.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.06x = 89,614.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,614.45/297.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.67

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