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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.92, 493.70 and 199.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.92, 493.70 and 199.46 is: 298.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.92 : 493.70 = 199.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.92/493.70 = 199.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.92x = 493.70 × 199.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.92x = 98,469.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,469.94/329.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.47

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