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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.09, 454.55 and 97.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.09, 454.55 and 97.65 is: 146.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.09 : 454.55 = 97.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.09/454.55 = 97.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.09x = 454.55 × 97.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.09x = 44,386.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,386.32/303.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.45

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