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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.18, 447.33 and 103.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.18, 447.33 and 103.17 is: 154.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.18 : 447.33 = 103.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.18/447.33 = 103.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.18x = 447.33 × 103.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.18x = 46,151.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,151.04/298.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.78

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