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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.36, 493.88 and 98.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.36, 493.88 and 98.17 is: 147.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.36 : 493.88 = 98.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.36/493.88 = 98.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.36x = 493.88 × 98.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.36x = 48,483.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,483.09/329.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.20

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