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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.92, 495 and 98.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.92, 495 and 98.80 is: 148.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.92 : 495 = 98.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.92/495 = 98.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.92x = 495 × 98.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.92x = 48,906
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,906/329.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.24

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