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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.73, 490.82 and 198.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.73, 490.82 and 198.57 is: 298.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.73 : 490.82 = 198.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.73/490.82 = 198.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.73x = 490.82 × 198.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.73x = 97,461.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,461.13/326.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.29

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