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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.98, 455.99 and 98.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.98, 455.99 and 98.53 is: 147.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.98 : 455.99 = 98.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.98/455.99 = 98.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.98x = 455.99 × 98.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.98x = 44,928.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,928.69/303.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.80

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