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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.49, 455.24 and 98.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.49, 455.24 and 98.07 is: 147.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.49 : 455.24 = 98.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.49/455.24 = 98.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.49x = 455.24 × 98.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.49x = 44,645.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,645.39/303.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.11

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