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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.95, 455.24 and 198.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.95, 455.24 and 198.95 is: 274.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.95 : 455.24 = 198.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.95/455.24 = 198.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.95x = 455.24 × 198.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.95x = 90,569.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,569.00/329.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.50

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