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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.25, 447.41 and 103.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.25, 447.41 and 103.28 is: 154.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.25 : 447.41 = 103.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.25/447.41 = 103.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.25x = 447.41 × 103.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.25x = 46,206.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,206.27/298.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.92

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