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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.76, 494.49 and 98.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.76, 494.49 and 98.57 is: 147.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.76 : 494.49 = 98.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.76/494.49 = 98.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.76x = 494.49 × 98.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.76x = 48,739.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,739.41/329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.80

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