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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.21, 454.80 and 97.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.21, 454.80 and 97.77 is: 146.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.21 : 454.80 = 97.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.21/454.80 = 97.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.21x = 454.80 × 97.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.21x = 44,465.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,465.80/303.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.65

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