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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.72, 446.33 and 206.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.72, 446.33 and 206.59 is: 309.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.72 : 446.33 = 206.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.72/446.33 = 206.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.72x = 446.33 × 206.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.72x = 92,206.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,206.28/297.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.71

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