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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.72, 445.86 and 201.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.72, 445.86 and 201.24 is: 301.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.72 : 445.86 = 201.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.72/445.86 = 201.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.72x = 445.86 × 201.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.72x = 89,724.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,724.87/297.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.37

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