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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.13, 492.53 and 199.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.13, 492.53 and 199.04 is: 297.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.13 : 492.53 = 199.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.13/492.53 = 199.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.13x = 492.53 × 199.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.13x = 98,029.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,029.71/329.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.84

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