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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.54, 456.68 and 99.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.54, 456.68 and 99.16 is: 148.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.54 : 456.68 = 99.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.54/456.68 = 99.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.54x = 456.68 × 99.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.54x = 45,284.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,284.39/304.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.70

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