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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.93, 494.81 and 98.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.93, 494.81 and 98.78 is: 148.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.93 : 494.81 = 98.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.93/494.81 = 98.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.93x = 494.81 × 98.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.93x = 48,874.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,874.73/329.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.14

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