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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.34, 446.15 and 114.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.34, 446.15 and 114.78 is: 172.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.34 : 446.15 = 114.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.34/446.15 = 114.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.34x = 446.15 × 114.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.34x = 51,209.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,209.10/297.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.22

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