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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.84, 454.98 and 198.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.84, 454.98 and 198.62 is: 273.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.84 : 454.98 = 198.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.84/454.98 = 198.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.84x = 454.98 × 198.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.84x = 90,368.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,368.13/329.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.98

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