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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.80, 445.80 and 265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.80, 445.80 and 265.40 is: 397.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.80 : 445.80 = 265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.80/445.80 = 265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.80x = 445.80 × 265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.80x = 118,315.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,315.32/297.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.30

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