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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.30, 447.36 and 103.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.30, 447.36 and 103.25 is: 154.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.30 : 447.36 = 103.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.30/447.36 = 103.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.30x = 447.36 × 103.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.30x = 46,187.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,187.49/298.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.84

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