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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.66, 454.92 and 198.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.66, 454.92 and 198.59 is: 274.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.66 : 454.92 = 198.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.66/454.92 = 198.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.66x = 454.92 × 198.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.66x = 90,342.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,342.56/329.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.05

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