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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.32, 454.98 and 98.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.32, 454.98 and 98.03 is: 147.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.32 : 454.98 = 98.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.32/454.98 = 98.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.32x = 454.98 × 98.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.32x = 44,599.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,599.41/303.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.04

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