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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.23, 445.46 and 266.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.23, 445.46 and 266.45 is: 399.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.23 : 445.46 = 266.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.23/445.46 = 266.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.23x = 445.46 × 266.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.23x = 118,689.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,689.26/297.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.32

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