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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.56, 447.72 and 103.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.56, 447.72 and 103.50 is: 155.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.56 : 447.72 = 103.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.56/447.72 = 103.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.56x = 447.72 × 103.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.56x = 46,339.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,339.02/298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.21

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