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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.66, 447.82 and 103.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.66, 447.82 and 103.56 is: 155.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.66 : 447.82 = 103.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.66/447.82 = 103.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.66x = 447.82 × 103.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.66x = 46,376.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,376.24/298.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.28

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