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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.89, 455.81 and 98.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.89, 455.81 and 98.46 is: 147.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.89 : 455.81 = 98.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.89/455.81 = 98.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.89x = 455.81 × 98.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.89x = 44,878.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,878.56/303.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.68

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