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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.08, 445.62 and 102.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.08, 445.62 and 102.23 is: 153.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.08 : 445.62 = 102.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.08/445.62 = 102.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.08x = 445.62 × 102.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.08x = 45,553.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,553.50/297.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.34

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