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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.65, 457.04 and 99.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.65, 457.04 and 99.21 is: 148.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.65 : 457.04 = 99.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.65/457.04 = 99.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.65x = 457.04 × 99.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.65x = 45,342.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,342.44/304.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.83

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