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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.12, 442.50 and 295.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.12, 442.50 and 295.62 is: 440.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.12 : 442.50 = 295.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.12/442.50 = 295.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.12x = 442.50 × 295.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.12x = 130,811.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,811.85/297.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.27

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