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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.64, 448.04 and 106.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.64, 448.04 and 106.28 is: 159.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.64 : 448.04 = 106.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.64/448.04 = 106.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.64x = 448.04 × 106.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.64x = 47,617.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,617.69/298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.45

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