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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.31, 448.97 and 104.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.31, 448.97 and 104.32 is: 156.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.31 : 448.97 = 104.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.31/448.97 = 104.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.31x = 448.97 × 104.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.31x = 46,837.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,837.18/299.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.48

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