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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.83, 495.41 and 199.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.83, 495.41 and 199.96 is: 300.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.83 : 495.41 = 199.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.83/495.41 = 199.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.83x = 495.41 × 199.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.83x = 99,059.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,059.95/329.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.34

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