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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.35, 445.99 and 102.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.35, 445.99 and 102.35 is: 153.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.35 : 445.99 = 102.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.35/445.99 = 102.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.35x = 445.99 × 102.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.35x = 45,647.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,647.94/297.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.52

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