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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.41, 445.50 and 270.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.41, 445.50 and 270.14 is: 404.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.41 : 445.50 = 270.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.41/445.50 = 270.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.41x = 445.50 × 270.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.41x = 120,345.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,345.14/297.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.65

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