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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.52, 489.78 and 198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.52, 489.78 and 198 is: 297

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.52 : 489.78 = 198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.52/489.78 = 198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.52x = 489.78 × 198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.52x = 96,976.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,976.44/326.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297

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