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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.74, 455.54 and 98.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.74, 455.54 and 98.25 is: 147.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.74 : 455.54 = 98.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.74/455.54 = 98.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.74x = 455.54 × 98.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.74x = 44,756.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,756.81/303.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.35

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