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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.34, 448.83 and 104.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.34, 448.83 and 104.31 is: 156.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.34 : 448.83 = 104.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.34/448.83 = 104.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.34x = 448.83 × 104.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.34x = 46,817.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,817.46/299.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.40

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