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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.02, 492.98 and 200.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.02, 492.98 and 200.50 is: 300.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.02 : 492.98 = 200.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.02/492.98 = 200.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.02x = 492.98 × 200.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.02x = 98,842.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,842.49/329.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.41

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