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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.46, 447.53 and 103.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.46, 447.53 and 103.46 is: 155.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.46 : 447.53 = 103.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.46/447.53 = 103.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.46x = 447.53 × 103.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.46x = 46,299.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,299.47/298.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.13

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