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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.77, 494.74 and 98.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.77, 494.74 and 98.66 is: 148.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.77 : 494.74 = 98.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.77/494.74 = 98.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.77x = 494.74 × 98.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.77x = 48,808.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,808.57/329.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.01

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