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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.92, 492.19 and 198.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.92, 492.19 and 198.45 is: 296.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.92 : 492.19 = 198.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.92/492.19 = 198.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.92x = 492.19 × 198.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.92x = 97,675.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,675.11/328.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.96

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