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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.96, 495.04 and 98.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.96, 495.04 and 98.86 is: 148.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.96 : 495.04 = 98.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.96/495.04 = 98.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.96x = 495.04 × 98.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.96x = 48,939.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,939.65/329.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.32

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