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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.15, 447.26 and 103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.15, 447.26 and 103.20 is: 154.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.15 : 447.26 = 103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.15/447.26 = 103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.15x = 447.26 × 103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.15x = 46,156.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,156.37/298.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.81

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