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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.19, 493.79 and 98.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.19, 493.79 and 98.08 is: 147.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.19 : 493.79 = 98.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.19/493.79 = 98.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.19x = 493.79 × 98.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.19x = 48,430.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,430.92/329.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.12

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