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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.13, 454.50 and 198.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.13, 454.50 and 198.36 is: 273.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.13 : 454.50 = 198.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.13/454.50 = 198.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.13x = 454.50 × 198.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.13x = 90,154.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,154.62/329.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.92

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