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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.66, 445.84 and 251.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.66, 445.84 and 251.84 is: 377.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.66 : 445.84 = 251.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.66/445.84 = 251.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.66x = 445.84 × 251.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.66x = 112,280.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,280.35/297.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.21

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