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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.19, 494.73 and 199.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.19, 494.73 and 199.79 is: 299.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.19 : 494.73 = 199.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.19/494.73 = 199.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.19x = 494.73 × 199.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.19x = 98,841.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,841.11/330.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.35

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