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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.41, 456.72 and 98.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.41, 456.72 and 98.99 is: 148.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.41 : 456.72 = 98.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.41/456.72 = 98.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.41x = 456.72 × 98.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.41x = 45,207.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,207.93/304.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.51

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