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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.27, 479.37 and 198.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.27, 479.37 and 198.04 is: 297.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.27 : 479.37 = 198.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.27/479.37 = 198.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.27x = 479.37 × 198.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.27x = 94,934.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,934.43/319.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.35

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