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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.35, 456.54 and 98.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.35, 456.54 and 98.92 is: 148.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.35 : 456.54 = 98.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.35/456.54 = 98.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.35x = 456.54 × 98.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.35x = 45,161.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,161.14/304.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.38

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