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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.62, 445.96 and 220.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.62, 445.96 and 220.40 is: 330.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.62 : 445.96 = 220.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.62/445.96 = 220.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.62x = 445.96 × 220.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.62x = 98,289.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,289.30/297.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.25

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