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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.43, 447.49 and 103.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.43, 447.49 and 103.35 is: 154.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.43 : 447.49 = 103.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.43/447.49 = 103.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.43x = 447.49 × 103.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.43x = 46,248.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,248.09/298.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.97

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