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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.59, 492.08 and 198.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.59, 492.08 and 198.65 is: 297.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.59 : 492.08 = 198.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.59/492.08 = 198.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.59x = 492.08 × 198.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.59x = 97,751.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,751.93/328.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.49

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