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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.56, 445.88 and 220.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.56, 445.88 and 220.40 is: 330.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.56 : 445.88 = 220.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.56/445.88 = 220.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.56x = 445.88 × 220.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.56x = 98,270.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,270.27/297.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.26

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