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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.04, 447.09 and 102.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.04, 447.09 and 102.99 is: 154.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.04 : 447.09 = 102.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.04/447.09 = 102.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.04x = 447.09 × 102.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.04x = 46,045.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,045.80/298.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.50

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