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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.66, 494.41 and 98.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.66, 494.41 and 98.51 is: 147.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.66 : 494.41 = 98.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.66/494.41 = 98.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.66x = 494.41 × 98.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.66x = 48,701.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,701.36/329.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.73

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