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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.22, 445.83 and 80.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.22, 445.83 and 80.77 is: 121.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.22 : 445.83 = 80.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.22/445.83 = 80.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.22x = 445.83 × 80.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.22x = 36,009.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,009.69/297.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.16

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