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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.84, 446.83 and 105.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.84, 446.83 and 105.47 is: 158.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.84 : 446.83 = 105.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.84/446.83 = 105.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.84x = 446.83 × 105.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.84x = 47,126.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,126.93/297.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.23

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