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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.27, 454.91 and 97.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.27, 454.91 and 97.85 is: 146.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.27 : 454.91 = 97.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.27/454.91 = 97.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.27x = 454.91 × 97.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.27x = 44,512.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,512.94/303.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.78

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