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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.68, 446.72 and 295.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.68, 446.72 and 295.25 is: 443.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.68 : 446.72 = 295.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.68/446.72 = 295.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.68x = 446.72 × 295.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.68x = 131,890.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,890.37/297.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.07

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