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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.05, 456.09 and 98.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.05, 456.09 and 98.76 is: 148.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.05 : 456.09 = 98.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.05/456.09 = 98.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.05x = 456.09 × 98.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.05x = 45,043.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,043.45/304.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.14

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