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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.30, 494.03 and 98.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.30, 494.03 and 98.18 is: 147.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.30 : 494.03 = 98.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.30/494.03 = 98.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.30x = 494.03 × 98.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.30x = 48,503.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,503.49/329.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.29

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