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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.34, 445.29 and 251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.34, 445.29 and 251.20 is: 376.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.34 : 445.29 = 251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.34/445.29 = 251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.34x = 445.29 × 251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.34x = 111,856.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,856.85/297.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.19

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