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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.37, 492.56 and 198.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.37, 492.56 and 198.69 is: 298.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.37 : 492.56 = 198.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.37/492.56 = 198.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.37x = 492.56 × 198.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.37x = 97,865.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,865.77/328.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.03

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