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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.18, 456.08 and 98.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.18, 456.08 and 98.70 is: 147.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.18 : 456.08 = 98.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.18/456.08 = 98.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.18x = 456.08 × 98.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.18x = 45,015.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,015.10/304.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.99

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