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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.76, 490.18 and 198.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.76, 490.18 and 198.50 is: 297.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.76 : 490.18 = 198.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.76/490.18 = 198.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.76x = 490.18 × 198.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.76x = 97,300.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,300.73/326.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.77

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