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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.98, 489 and 198.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.98, 489 and 198.54 is: 297.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.98 : 489 = 198.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.98/489 = 198.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.98x = 489 × 198.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.98x = 97,086.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,086.06/325.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.83

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