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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.33, 494.09 and 98.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.33, 494.09 and 98.21 is: 147.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.33 : 494.09 = 98.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.33/494.09 = 98.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.33x = 494.09 × 98.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.33x = 48,524.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,524.58/329.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.34

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