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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.71, 455.56 and 98.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.71, 455.56 and 98.27 is: 147.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.71 : 455.56 = 98.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.71/455.56 = 98.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.71x = 455.56 × 98.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.71x = 44,767.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,767.88/303.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.40

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