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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.99, 454.49 and 97.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.99, 454.49 and 97.58 is: 146.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.99 : 454.49 = 97.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.99/454.49 = 97.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.99x = 454.49 × 97.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.99x = 44,346.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,346.37/302.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.36

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