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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.87, 494.66 and 98.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.87, 494.66 and 98.67 is: 147.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.87 : 494.66 = 98.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.87/494.66 = 98.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.87x = 494.66 × 98.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.87x = 48,807.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,807.61/329.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.96

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