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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.73, 493.14 and 198.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.73, 493.14 and 198.82 is: 298.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.73 : 493.14 = 198.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.73/493.14 = 198.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.73x = 493.14 × 198.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.73x = 98,045.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,045.10/328.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.26

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