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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.08, 460.47 and 98.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.08, 460.47 and 98.82 is: 148.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.08 : 460.47 = 98.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.08/460.47 = 98.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.08x = 460.47 × 98.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.08x = 45,503.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,503.65/307.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.18

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