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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.60, 455.37 and 98.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.60, 455.37 and 98.11 is: 147.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.60 : 455.37 = 98.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.60/455.37 = 98.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.60x = 455.37 × 98.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.60x = 44,676.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,676.35/303.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.16

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