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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.84, 446.76 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.84, 446.76 and 135.48 is: 203.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.84 : 446.76 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.84/446.76 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.84x = 446.76 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.84x = 60,527.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,527.04/297.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.22

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