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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.10, 445.63 and 205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.10, 445.63 and 205.30 is: 307.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.10 : 445.63 = 205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.10/445.63 = 205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.10x = 445.63 × 205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.10x = 91,487.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,487.84/297.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.94

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