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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.22, 447.21 and 103.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.22, 447.21 and 103.18 is: 154.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.22 : 447.21 = 103.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.22/447.21 = 103.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.22x = 447.21 × 103.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.22x = 46,143.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,143.13/298.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.73

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