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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.32, 446 and 104.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.32, 446 and 104.94 is: 157.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.32 : 446 = 104.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.32/446 = 104.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.32x = 446 × 104.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.32x = 46,803.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,803.24/297.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.42

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