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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.69, 455.09 and 198.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.69, 455.09 and 198.67 is: 274.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.69 : 455.09 = 198.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.69/455.09 = 198.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.69x = 455.09 × 198.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.69x = 90,412.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,412.73/329.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.24

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