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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.28, 445.88 and 80.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.28, 445.88 and 80.84 is: 121.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.28 : 445.88 = 80.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.28/445.88 = 80.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.28x = 445.88 × 80.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.28x = 36,044.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,044.94/297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.25

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