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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.49, 447.73 and 103.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.49, 447.73 and 103.48 is: 155.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.49 : 447.73 = 103.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.49/447.73 = 103.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.49x = 447.73 × 103.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.49x = 46,329.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,329.72/298.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.22

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