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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.96, 447.01 and 115.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.96, 447.01 and 115.30 is: 172.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.96 : 447.01 = 115.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.96/447.01 = 115.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.96x = 447.01 × 115.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.96x = 51,541.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,541.66/297.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.98

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