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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.64, 445.98 and 283.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.64, 445.98 and 283.24 is: 424.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.64 : 445.98 = 283.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.64/445.98 = 283.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.64x = 445.98 × 283.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.64x = 126,319.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,319.38/297.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.40

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