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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.68, 457.03 and 99.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.68, 457.03 and 99.27 is: 148.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.68 : 457.03 = 99.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.68/457.03 = 99.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.68x = 457.03 × 99.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.68x = 45,369.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,369.49/304.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.91

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