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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.35, 494.07 and 98.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.35, 494.07 and 98.21 is: 147.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.35 : 494.07 = 98.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.35/494.07 = 98.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.35x = 494.07 × 98.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.35x = 48,522.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,522.61/329.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.33

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