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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.80, 446.70 and 295.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.80, 446.70 and 295.10 is: 442.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.80 : 446.70 = 295.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.80/446.70 = 295.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.80x = 446.70 × 295.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.80x = 131,821.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,821.17/297.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.65

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