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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.24, 447.24 and 103.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.24, 447.24 and 103.21 is: 154.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.24 : 447.24 = 103.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.24/447.24 = 103.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.24x = 447.24 × 103.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.24x = 46,159.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,159.64/298.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.77

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