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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.59, 456.93 and 99.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.59, 456.93 and 99.15 is: 148.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.59 : 456.93 = 99.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.59/456.93 = 99.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.59x = 456.93 × 99.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.59x = 45,304.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,304.61/304.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.74

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