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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.28, 456.43 and 98.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.28, 456.43 and 98.84 is: 148.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.28 : 456.43 = 98.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.28/456.43 = 98.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.28x = 456.43 × 98.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.28x = 45,113.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,113.54/304.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.26

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