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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.01, 453.78 and 198.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.01, 453.78 and 198.06 is: 273.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.01 : 453.78 = 198.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.01/453.78 = 198.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.01x = 453.78 × 198.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.01x = 89,875.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,875.67/329.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.17

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