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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.08, 479.23 and 198.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.08, 479.23 and 198.19 is: 297.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.08 : 479.23 = 198.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.08/479.23 = 198.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.08x = 479.23 × 198.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.08x = 94,976.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,976.90/319.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.66

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