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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.22, 493.20 and 199.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.22, 493.20 and 199.26 is: 298.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.22 : 493.20 = 199.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.22/493.20 = 199.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.22x = 493.20 × 199.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.22x = 98,275.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,275.03/329.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.51

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