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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.97, 455.96 and 98.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.97, 455.96 and 98.48 is: 147.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.97 : 455.96 = 98.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.97/455.96 = 98.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.97x = 455.96 × 98.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.97x = 44,900.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,900.91/303.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.72

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