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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.28, 479.38 and 198.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.28, 479.38 and 198.04 is: 297.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.28 : 479.38 = 198.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.28/479.38 = 198.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.28x = 479.38 × 198.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.28x = 94,936.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,936.42/319.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.35

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