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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.17, 493.12 and 198.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.17, 493.12 and 198.79 is: 297.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.17 : 493.12 = 198.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.17/493.12 = 198.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.17x = 493.12 × 198.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.17x = 98,027.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,027.32/329.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.80

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