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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.43, 494.17 and 98.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.43, 494.17 and 98.30 is: 147.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.43 : 494.17 = 98.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.43/494.17 = 98.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.43x = 494.17 × 98.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.43x = 48,576.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,576.67/329.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.46

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