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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.95, 494.82 and 98.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.95, 494.82 and 98.79 is: 148.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.95 : 494.82 = 98.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.95/494.82 = 98.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.95x = 494.82 × 98.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.95x = 48,883.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,883.27/329.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.15

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