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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.46, 445.78 and 266.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.46, 445.78 and 266.42 is: 399.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.46 : 445.78 = 266.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.46/445.78 = 266.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.46x = 445.78 × 266.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.46x = 118,764.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,764.71/297.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.26

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