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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.50, 456.60 and 99.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.50, 456.60 and 99.06 is: 148.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.50 : 456.60 = 99.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.50/456.60 = 99.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.50x = 456.60 × 99.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.50x = 45,230.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,230.80/304.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.54

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