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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.31, 493.98 and 98.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.31, 493.98 and 98.20 is: 147.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.31 : 493.98 = 98.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.31/493.98 = 98.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.31x = 493.98 × 98.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.31x = 48,509.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,509.09/329.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.31

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