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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.96, 493.59 and 199.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.96, 493.59 and 199.06 is: 298.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.96 : 493.59 = 199.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.96/493.59 = 199.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.96x = 493.59 × 199.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.96x = 98,253.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,253.54/328.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.68

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