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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.81, 446.72 and 105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.81, 446.72 and 105.30 is: 157.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.81 : 446.72 = 105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.81/446.72 = 105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.81x = 446.72 × 105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.81x = 47,039.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,039.62/297.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.95

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