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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.11, 445.30 and 205.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.11, 445.30 and 205.08 is: 307.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.11 : 445.30 = 205.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.11/445.30 = 205.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.11x = 445.30 × 205.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.11x = 91,319.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,319.94/297.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.36

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