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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.64, 446.04 and 282.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.64, 446.04 and 282.24 is: 422.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.64 : 446.04 = 282.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.64/446.04 = 282.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.64x = 446.04 × 282.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.64x = 125,890.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,890.33/297.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.96

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