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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.34, 445.64 and 205.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.34, 445.64 and 205.82 is: 308.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.34 : 445.64 = 205.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.34/445.64 = 205.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.34x = 445.64 × 205.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.34x = 91,721.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,721.62/297.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.47

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