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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.25, 493.80 and 98.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.25, 493.80 and 98.11 is: 147.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.25 : 493.80 = 98.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.25/493.80 = 98.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.25x = 493.80 × 98.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.25x = 48,446.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,446.72/329.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.14

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