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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.01, 493.61 and 97.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.01, 493.61 and 97.90 is: 146.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.01 : 493.61 = 97.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.01/493.61 = 97.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.01x = 493.61 × 97.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.01x = 48,325.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,325.28/329.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.88

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