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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.98, 491.19 and 198.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.98, 491.19 and 198.82 is: 298.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.98 : 491.19 = 198.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.98/491.19 = 198.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.98x = 491.19 × 198.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.98x = 97,658.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,658.40/326.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.67

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