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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.38, 449.15 and 107.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.38, 449.15 and 107.02 is: 160.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.38 : 449.15 = 107.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.38/449.15 = 107.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.38x = 449.15 × 107.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.38x = 48,068.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,068.03/299.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.56

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