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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.41, 493.42 and 199.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.41, 493.42 and 199.34 is: 298.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.41 : 493.42 = 199.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.41/493.42 = 199.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.41x = 493.42 × 199.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.41x = 98,359.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,359.08/329.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.59

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