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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.39, 446.16 and 114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.39, 446.16 and 114.80 is: 172.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.39 : 446.16 = 114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.39/446.16 = 114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.39x = 446.16 × 114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.39x = 51,216.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,216.94/297.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.22

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