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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.35, 456.44 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.35, 456.44 and 98.88 is: 148.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.35 : 456.44 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.35/456.44 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.35x = 456.44 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.35x = 45,132.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,132.29/304.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.29

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