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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.42, 445 and 206.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.42, 445 and 206.29 is: 308.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.42 : 445 = 206.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.42/445 = 206.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.42x = 445 × 206.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.42x = 91,799.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,799.05/297.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.65

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