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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.37, 445.45 and 220.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.37, 445.45 and 220.22 is: 329.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.37 : 445.45 = 220.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.37/445.45 = 220.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.37x = 445.45 × 220.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.37x = 98,096.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,096.30/297.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.88

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