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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.40, 455.15 and 98.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.40, 455.15 and 98.02 is: 147.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.40 : 455.15 = 98.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.40/455.15 = 98.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.40x = 455.15 × 98.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.40x = 44,613.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,613.80/303.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.05

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