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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.21, 493.93 and 98.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.21, 493.93 and 98.11 is: 147.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.21 : 493.93 = 98.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.21/493.93 = 98.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.21x = 493.93 × 98.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.21x = 48,459.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,459.84/329.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.20

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