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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.93, 494.02 and 199.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.93, 494.02 and 199.76 is: 299.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.93 : 494.02 = 199.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.93/494.02 = 199.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.93x = 494.02 × 199.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.93x = 98,685.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,685.44/329.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.11

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