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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.10, 447.32 and 115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.10, 447.32 and 115.50 is: 173.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.10 : 447.32 = 115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.10/447.32 = 115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.10x = 447.32 × 115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.10x = 51,664.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,664.88/298.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.32

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