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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.28, 447.42 and 105.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.28, 447.42 and 105.92 is: 158.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.28 : 447.42 = 105.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.28/447.42 = 105.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.28x = 447.42 × 105.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.28x = 47,390.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,390.73/298.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.88

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