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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.24, 444.84 and 206.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.24, 444.84 and 206.04 is: 308.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.24 : 444.84 = 206.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.24/444.84 = 206.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.24x = 444.84 × 206.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.24x = 91,654.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,654.83/297.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.35

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