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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.48, 445.94 and 114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.48, 445.94 and 114.88 is: 172.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.48 : 445.94 = 114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.48/445.94 = 114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.48x = 445.94 × 114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.48x = 51,229.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,229.59/297.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.21

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