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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.40, 447.59 and 103.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.40, 447.59 and 103.54 is: 155.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.40 : 447.59 = 103.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.40/447.59 = 103.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.40x = 447.59 × 103.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.40x = 46,343.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,343.45/298.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.31

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