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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.07, 445.33 and 266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.07, 445.33 and 266.32 is: 399.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.07 : 445.33 = 266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.07/445.33 = 266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.07x = 445.33 × 266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.07x = 118,601.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,601.18/297.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.24

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