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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.74, 494.62 and 98.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.74, 494.62 and 98.65 is: 147.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.74 : 494.62 = 98.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.74/494.62 = 98.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.74x = 494.62 × 98.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.74x = 48,794.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,794.26/329.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.98

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