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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.48, 445.14 and 201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.48, 445.14 and 201 is: 300.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.48 : 445.14 = 201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.48/445.14 = 201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.48x = 445.14 × 201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.48x = 89,473.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,473.14/297.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.77

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