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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.43, 456.66 and 99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.43, 456.66 and 99 is: 148.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.43 : 456.66 = 99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.43/456.66 = 99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.43x = 456.66 × 99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.43x = 45,208.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,208.85/304.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.50

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