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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.55, 492.62 and 198.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.55, 492.62 and 198.59 is: 297.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.55 : 492.62 = 198.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.55/492.62 = 198.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.55x = 492.62 × 198.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.55x = 97,825.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,825.95/328.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.76

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