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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.44, 445.56 and 204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.44, 445.56 and 204.60 is: 306.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.44 : 445.56 = 204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.44/445.56 = 204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.44x = 445.56 × 204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.44x = 91,161.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,161.58/297.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.49

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