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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.22, 445.74 and 275.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.22, 445.74 and 275.26 is: 412.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.22 : 445.74 = 275.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.22/445.74 = 275.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.22x = 445.74 × 275.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.22x = 122,694.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,694.39/297.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.81

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