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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.64, 494.82 and 199.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.64, 494.82 and 199.92 is: 300.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.64 : 494.82 = 199.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.64/494.82 = 199.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.64x = 494.82 × 199.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.64x = 98,924.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,924.41/329.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.10

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