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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.82, 445.80 and 254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.82, 445.80 and 254.08 is: 380.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.82 : 445.80 = 254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.82/445.80 = 254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.82x = 445.80 × 254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.82x = 113,268.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,268.86/297.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.33

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