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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.16, 447.23 and 103.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.16, 447.23 and 103.15 is: 154.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.16 : 447.23 = 103.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.16/447.23 = 103.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.16x = 447.23 × 103.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.16x = 46,130.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,130.91/298.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.72

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