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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.60, 445.86 and 268.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.60, 445.86 and 268.44 is: 402.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.60 : 445.86 = 268.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.60/445.86 = 268.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.60x = 445.86 × 268.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.60x = 119,686.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,686.66/297.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.17

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