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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.67, 492.75 and 198.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.67, 492.75 and 198.71 is: 297.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.67 : 492.75 = 198.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.67/492.75 = 198.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.67x = 492.75 × 198.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.67x = 97,914.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,914.35/328.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.91

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