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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.30, 491.61 and 198.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.30, 491.61 and 198.16 is: 296.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.30 : 491.61 = 198.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.30/491.61 = 198.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.30x = 491.61 × 198.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.30x = 97,417.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,417.44/328.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.73

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