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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.58, 447.84 and 103.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.58, 447.84 and 103.55 is: 155.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.58 : 447.84 = 103.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.58/447.84 = 103.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.58x = 447.84 × 103.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.58x = 46,371.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,371.30/298.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.31

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