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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.49, 492.90 and 198.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.49, 492.90 and 198.80 is: 298.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.49 : 492.90 = 198.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.49/492.90 = 198.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.49x = 492.90 × 198.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.49x = 97,985.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,985.06/328.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.29

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