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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.34, 456.51 and 98.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.34, 456.51 and 98.90 is: 148.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.34 : 456.51 = 98.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.34/456.51 = 98.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.34x = 456.51 × 98.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.34x = 45,148.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,148.84/304.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.35

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