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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.64, 455.38 and 98.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.64, 455.38 and 98.10 is: 147.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.64 : 455.38 = 98.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.64/455.38 = 98.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.64x = 455.38 × 98.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.64x = 44,672.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,672.53/303.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.12

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