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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.76, 457.22 and 99.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.76, 457.22 and 99.35 is: 149.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.76 : 457.22 = 99.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.76/457.22 = 99.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.76x = 457.22 × 99.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.76x = 45,422.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,422.77/304.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.04

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