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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.76, 455.76 and 98.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.76, 455.76 and 98.40 is: 147.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.76 : 455.76 = 98.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.76/455.76 = 98.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.76x = 455.76 × 98.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.76x = 44,846.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,846.78/303.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.64

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