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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.09, 492.50 and 199.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.09, 492.50 and 199.01 is: 297.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.09 : 492.50 = 199.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.09/492.50 = 199.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.09x = 492.50 × 199.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.09x = 98,012.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,012.66/329.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.83

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