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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.24, 446.18 and 251.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.24, 446.18 and 251.80 is: 377.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.24 : 446.18 = 251.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.24/446.18 = 251.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.24x = 446.18 × 251.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.24x = 112,348.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,348.12/297.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.97

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