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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.89, 446.22 and 294.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.89, 446.22 and 294.25 is: 440.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.89 : 446.22 = 294.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.89/446.22 = 294.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.89x = 446.22 × 294.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.89x = 131,296.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,296.53/297.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.76

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