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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.78, 455.74 and 98.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.78, 455.74 and 98.31 is: 147.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.78 : 455.74 = 98.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.78/455.74 = 98.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.78x = 455.74 × 98.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.78x = 44,803.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,803.55/303.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.49

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