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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.34, 493.92 and 98.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.34, 493.92 and 98.17 is: 147.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.34 : 493.92 = 98.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.34/493.92 = 98.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.34x = 493.92 × 98.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.34x = 48,489.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,489.67/329.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.23

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