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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.91, 455.67 and 98.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.91, 455.67 and 98.42 is: 147.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.91 : 455.67 = 98.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.91/455.67 = 98.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.91x = 455.67 × 98.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.91x = 44,847.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,847.04/303.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.57

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