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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.70, 446.04 and 203.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.70, 446.04 and 203.71 is: 305.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.70 : 446.04 = 203.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.70/446.04 = 203.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.70x = 446.04 × 203.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.70x = 90,862.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,862.81/297.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.22

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