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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.11, 444.87 and 205.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.11, 444.87 and 205.40 is: 307.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.11 : 444.87 = 205.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.11/444.87 = 205.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.11x = 444.87 × 205.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.11x = 91,374.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,374.07/297.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.55

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