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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.91, 446.86 and 81.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.91, 446.86 and 81.48 is: 122.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.91 : 446.86 = 81.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.91/446.86 = 81.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.91x = 446.86 × 81.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.91x = 36,410.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,410.15/297.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.22

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