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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.34, 494.08 and 98.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.34, 494.08 and 98.24 is: 147.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.34 : 494.08 = 98.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.34/494.08 = 98.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.34x = 494.08 × 98.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.34x = 48,538.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,538.42/329.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.38

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