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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.20, 445.82 and 102.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.20, 445.82 and 102.21 is: 153.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.20 : 445.82 = 102.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.20/445.82 = 102.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.20x = 445.82 × 102.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.20x = 45,566.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,566.75/297.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.32

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