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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.44, 491.94 and 199.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.44, 491.94 and 199.92 is: 299.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.44 : 491.94 = 199.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.44/491.94 = 199.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.44x = 491.94 × 199.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.44x = 98,348.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,348.64/328.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.44

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