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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.97, 494.80 and 98.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.97, 494.80 and 98.80 is: 148.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.97 : 494.80 = 98.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.97/494.80 = 98.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.97x = 494.80 × 98.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.97x = 48,886.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,886.24/329.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.15

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