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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.15, 445.74 and 263.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.15, 445.74 and 263.22 is: 394.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.15 : 445.74 = 263.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.15/445.74 = 263.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.15x = 445.74 × 263.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.15x = 117,327.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,327.68/297.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.84

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