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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.31, 445.51 and 220.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.31, 445.51 and 220.15 is: 329.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.31 : 445.51 = 220.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.31/445.51 = 220.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.31x = 445.51 × 220.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.31x = 98,076.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,076.25/297.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.88

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