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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.80, 456 and 297.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.80, 456 and 297.11 is: 443.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.80 : 456 = 297.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.80/456 = 297.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.80x = 456 × 297.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.80x = 135,482.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,482.16/305.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.04

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