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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.08, 493.54 and 199.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.08, 493.54 and 199.24 is: 298.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.08 : 493.54 = 199.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.08/493.54 = 199.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.08x = 493.54 × 199.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.08x = 98,332.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,332.91/329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.81

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