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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.18, 445.56 and 204.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.18, 445.56 and 204.66 is: 306.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.18 : 445.56 = 204.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.18/445.56 = 204.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.18x = 445.56 × 204.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.18x = 91,188.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,188.31/297.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.85

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