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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.70, 491.96 and 199.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.70, 491.96 and 199.82 is: 299.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.70 : 491.96 = 199.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.70/491.96 = 199.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.70x = 491.96 × 199.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.70x = 98,303.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,303.45/328.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.07

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