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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.98, 457.37 and 99.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.98, 457.37 and 99.51 is: 149.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.98 : 457.37 = 99.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.98/457.37 = 99.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.98x = 457.37 × 99.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.98x = 45,512.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,512.89/304.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.23

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