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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.52, 445 and 240.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.52, 445 and 240.56 is: 359.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.52 : 445 = 240.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.52/445 = 240.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.52x = 445 × 240.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.52x = 107,049.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,049.20/297.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.81

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