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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.80, 489.84 and 198.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.80, 489.84 and 198.16 is: 297.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.80 : 489.84 = 198.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.80/489.84 = 198.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.80x = 489.84 × 198.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.80x = 97,066.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,066.69/326.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.02

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