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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.17, 493.75 and 98.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.17, 493.75 and 98.05 is: 147.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.17 : 493.75 = 98.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.17/493.75 = 98.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.17x = 493.75 × 98.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.17x = 48,412.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,412.19/329.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.07

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