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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.28, 445.12 and 270.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.28, 445.12 and 270.08 is: 404.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.28 : 445.12 = 270.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.28/445.12 = 270.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.28x = 445.12 × 270.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.28x = 120,218.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,218.01/297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.39

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