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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.81, 455.72 and 98.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.81, 455.72 and 98.52 is: 147.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.81 : 455.72 = 98.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.81/455.72 = 98.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.81x = 455.72 × 98.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.81x = 44,897.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,897.04/303.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.78

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