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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.61, 492.26 and 198.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.61, 492.26 and 198.64 is: 297.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.61 : 492.26 = 198.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.61/492.26 = 198.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.61x = 492.26 × 198.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.61x = 97,782.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,782.53/328.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.56

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