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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.99, 494.89 and 98.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.99, 494.89 and 98.87 is: 148.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.99 : 494.89 = 98.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.99/494.89 = 98.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.99x = 494.89 × 98.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.99x = 48,929.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,929.77/329.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.28

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