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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.79, 455.68 and 98.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.79, 455.68 and 98.36 is: 147.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.79 : 455.68 = 98.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.79/455.68 = 98.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.79x = 455.68 × 98.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.79x = 44,818.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,818.41/303.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.53

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