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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.15, 454.36 and 198.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.15, 454.36 and 198.13 is: 273.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.15 : 454.36 = 198.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.15/454.36 = 198.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.15x = 454.36 × 198.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.15x = 90,020.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,020.08/329.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.50

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