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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.20, 493.87 and 98.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.20, 493.87 and 98.09 is: 147.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.20 : 493.87 = 98.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.20/493.87 = 98.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.20x = 493.87 × 98.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.20x = 48,443.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,443.71/329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.16

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