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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.76, 446.56 and 92.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.76, 446.56 and 92.31 is: 138.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.76 : 446.56 = 92.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.76/446.56 = 92.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.76x = 446.56 × 92.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.76x = 41,221.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,221.49/297.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.44

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