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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.24, 493.82 and 98.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.24, 493.82 and 98.12 is: 147.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.24 : 493.82 = 98.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.24/493.82 = 98.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.24x = 493.82 × 98.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.24x = 48,453.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,453.62/329.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.17

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