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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.39, 454.62 and 198.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.39, 454.62 and 198.44 is: 273.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.39 : 454.62 = 198.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.39/454.62 = 198.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.39x = 454.62 × 198.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.39x = 90,214.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,214.79/329.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.88

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