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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.26, 454.96 and 97.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.26, 454.96 and 97.84 is: 146.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.26 : 454.96 = 97.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.26/454.96 = 97.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.26x = 454.96 × 97.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.26x = 44,513.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,513.98/303.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.78

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