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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.81, 494.80 and 98.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.81, 494.80 and 98.69 is: 148.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.81 : 494.80 = 98.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.81/494.80 = 98.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.81x = 494.80 × 98.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.81x = 48,833.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,833.13/329.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.06

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