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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.12, 456.25 and 98.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.12, 456.25 and 98.71 is: 148.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.12 : 456.25 = 98.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.12/456.25 = 98.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.12x = 456.25 × 98.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.12x = 45,036.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,036.44/304.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.09

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