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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.25, 445.88 and 204.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.25, 445.88 and 204.61 is: 306.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.25 : 445.88 = 204.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.25/445.88 = 204.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.25x = 445.88 × 204.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.25x = 91,230.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,230.48/297.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.92

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