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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.58, 446.45 and 206.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.58, 446.45 and 206.85 is: 310.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.58 : 446.45 = 206.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.58/446.45 = 206.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.58x = 446.45 × 206.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.58x = 92,348.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,348.18/297.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.33

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