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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.76, 454.95 and 198.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.76, 454.95 and 198.72 is: 274.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.76 : 454.95 = 198.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.76/454.95 = 198.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.76x = 454.95 × 198.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.76x = 90,407.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,407.66/329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.16

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