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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.39, 445.85 and 102.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.39, 445.85 and 102.34 is: 153.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.39 : 445.85 = 102.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.39/445.85 = 102.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.39x = 445.85 × 102.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.39x = 45,626.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,626.06/297.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.42

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