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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.35, 445.73 and 266.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.35, 445.73 and 266.98 is: 400.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.35 : 445.73 = 266.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.35/445.73 = 266.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.35x = 445.73 × 266.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.35x = 118,998.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,998.55/297.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.19

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