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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.36, 448.72 and 104.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.36, 448.72 and 104.28 is: 156.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.36 : 448.72 = 104.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.36/448.72 = 104.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.36x = 448.72 × 104.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.36x = 46,792.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,792.26/299.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.31

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