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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.14, 456.21 and 98.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.14, 456.21 and 98.82 is: 148.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.14 : 456.21 = 98.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.14/456.21 = 98.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.14x = 456.21 × 98.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.14x = 45,082.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,082.67/304.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.23

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