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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.38, 493.90 and 98.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.38, 493.90 and 98.24 is: 147.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.38 : 493.90 = 98.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.38/493.90 = 98.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.38x = 493.90 × 98.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.38x = 48,520.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,520.74/329.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.31

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