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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.12, 493.02 and 199.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.12, 493.02 and 199.14 is: 298.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.12 : 493.02 = 199.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.12/493.02 = 199.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.12x = 493.02 × 199.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.12x = 98,180.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,180.00/329.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.32

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