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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.75, 455.63 and 98.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.75, 455.63 and 98.49 is: 147.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.75 : 455.63 = 98.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.75/455.63 = 98.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.75x = 455.63 × 98.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.75x = 44,874.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,874.51/303.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.74

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