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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.24, 456.36 and 98.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.24, 456.36 and 98.82 is: 148.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.24 : 456.36 = 98.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.24/456.36 = 98.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.24x = 456.36 × 98.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.24x = 45,097.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,097.50/304.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.23

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