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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.26, 493.74 and 98.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.26, 493.74 and 98.07 is: 147.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.26 : 493.74 = 98.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.26/493.74 = 98.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.26x = 493.74 × 98.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.26x = 48,421.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,421.08/329.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.06

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