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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.21, 445.83 and 104.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.21, 445.83 and 104.85 is: 157.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.21 : 445.83 = 104.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.21/445.83 = 104.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.21x = 445.83 × 104.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.21x = 46,745.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,745.28/297.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.28

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