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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.67, 455.49 and 98.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.67, 455.49 and 98.23 is: 147.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.67 : 455.49 = 98.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.67/455.49 = 98.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.67x = 455.49 × 98.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.67x = 44,742.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,742.78/303.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.34

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