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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.16, 447.05 and 103.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.16, 447.05 and 103.06 is: 154.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.16 : 447.05 = 103.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.16/447.05 = 103.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.16x = 447.05 × 103.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.16x = 46,072.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,072.11/298.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.52

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