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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.60, 445.80 and 200.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.60, 445.80 and 200.40 is: 300.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.60 : 445.80 = 200.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.60/445.80 = 200.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.60x = 445.80 × 200.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.60x = 89,338.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,338.32/297.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.20

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