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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.58, 447.76 and 103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.58, 447.76 and 103.52 is: 155.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.58 : 447.76 = 103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.58/447.76 = 103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.58x = 447.76 × 103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.58x = 46,352.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,352.50/298.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.24

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