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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.62, 455.45 and 98.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.62, 455.45 and 98.13 is: 147.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.62 : 455.45 = 98.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.62/455.45 = 98.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.62x = 455.45 × 98.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.62x = 44,693.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,693.31/303.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.20

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