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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.78, 447.12 and 292.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.78, 447.12 and 292.31 is: 438.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.78 : 447.12 = 292.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.78/447.12 = 292.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.78x = 447.12 × 292.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.78x = 130,697.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,697.09/297.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.91

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