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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.55, 447.65 and 103.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.55, 447.65 and 103.44 is: 155.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.55 : 447.65 = 103.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.55/447.65 = 103.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.55x = 447.65 × 103.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.55x = 46,304.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,304.53/298.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.10

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