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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.63, 446.04 and 220.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.63, 446.04 and 220.65 is: 330.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.63 : 446.04 = 220.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.63/446.04 = 220.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.63x = 446.04 × 220.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.63x = 98,418.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,418.73/297.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.67

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