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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.24, 448.82 and 104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.24, 448.82 and 104.20 is: 156.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.24 : 448.82 = 104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.24/448.82 = 104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.24x = 448.82 × 104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.24x = 46,767.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,767.91/299.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.29

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