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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.72, 454.94 and 198.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.72, 454.94 and 198.80 is: 274.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.72 : 454.94 = 198.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.72/454.94 = 198.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.72x = 454.94 × 198.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.72x = 90,442.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,442.07/329.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.30

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