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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.66, 479.79 and 198.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.66, 479.79 and 198.16 is: 297.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.66 : 479.79 = 198.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.66/479.79 = 198.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.66x = 479.79 × 198.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.66x = 95,075.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,075.19/319.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.43

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