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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.56, 455.38 and 98.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.56, 455.38 and 98.14 is: 147.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.56 : 455.38 = 98.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.56/455.38 = 98.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.56x = 455.38 × 98.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.56x = 44,690.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,690.99/303.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.22

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