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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.04, 456.11 and 98.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.04, 456.11 and 98.54 is: 147.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.04 : 456.11 = 98.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.04/456.11 = 98.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.04x = 456.11 × 98.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.04x = 44,945.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,945.39/304.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.83

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