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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.85, 455.81 and 98.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.85, 455.81 and 98.41 is: 147.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.85 : 455.81 = 98.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.85/455.81 = 98.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.85x = 455.81 × 98.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.85x = 44,855.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,855.77/303.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.62

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