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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.49, 446.18 and 81.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.49, 446.18 and 81.02 is: 121.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.49 : 446.18 = 81.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.49/446.18 = 81.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.49x = 446.18 × 81.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.49x = 36,149.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,149.50/297.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.52

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