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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.69, 446.46 and 105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.69, 446.46 and 105.32 is: 157.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.69 : 446.46 = 105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.69/446.46 = 105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.69x = 446.46 × 105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.69x = 47,018.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,018.93/297.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.95

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