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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.27, 445.95 and 102.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.27, 445.95 and 102.32 is: 153.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.27 : 445.95 = 102.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.27/445.95 = 102.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.27x = 445.95 × 102.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.27x = 45,627.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,627.37/297.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.49

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