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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.24, 445.84 and 80.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.24, 445.84 and 80.81 is: 121.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.24 : 445.84 = 80.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.24/445.84 = 80.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.24x = 445.84 × 80.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.24x = 36,029.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,029.24/297.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.21

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