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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.47, 446.21 and 105.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.47, 446.21 and 105.09 is: 157.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.47 : 446.21 = 105.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.47/446.21 = 105.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.47x = 446.21 × 105.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.47x = 46,891.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,891.68/297.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.64

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