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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.59, 493.57 and 199.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.59, 493.57 and 199.65 is: 298.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.59 : 493.57 = 199.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.59/493.57 = 199.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.59x = 493.57 × 199.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.59x = 98,541.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,541.25/329.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.98

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