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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.40, 445.84 and 102.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.40, 445.84 and 102.32 is: 153.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.40 : 445.84 = 102.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.40/445.84 = 102.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.40x = 445.84 × 102.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.40x = 45,619.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,619.21/297.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.39

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