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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.41, 445.93 and 102.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.41, 445.93 and 102.31 is: 153.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.41 : 445.93 = 102.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.41/445.93 = 102.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.41x = 445.93 × 102.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.41x = 45,621.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,621.73/297.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.40

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