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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.57, 456.75 and 99.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.57, 456.75 and 99.08 is: 148.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.57 : 456.75 = 99.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.57/456.75 = 99.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.57x = 456.75 × 99.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.57x = 45,255.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,255.61/304.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.59

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