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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.24, 456.29 and 98.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.24, 456.29 and 98.75 is: 148.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.24 : 456.29 = 98.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.24/456.29 = 98.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.24x = 456.29 × 98.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.24x = 45,058.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,058.64/304.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.10

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