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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.80, 445.50 and 233

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.80, 445.50 and 233 is: 348.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.80 : 445.50 = 233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.80/445.50 = 233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.80x = 445.50 × 233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.80x = 103,801.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,801.50/297.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.56

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