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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.22, 445.85 and 114.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.22, 445.85 and 114.77 is: 172.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.22 : 445.85 = 114.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.22/445.85 = 114.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.22x = 445.85 × 114.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.22x = 51,169.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,169.31/297.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.16

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