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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.68, 479.52 and 198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.68, 479.52 and 198 is: 297.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.68 : 479.52 = 198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.68/479.52 = 198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.68x = 479.52 × 198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.68x = 94,944.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,944.96/319.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.00

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