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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.26, 445.86 and 80.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.26, 445.86 and 80.82 is: 121.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.26 : 445.86 = 80.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.26/445.86 = 80.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.26x = 445.86 × 80.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.26x = 36,034.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,034.41/297.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.22

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