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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.83, 479.70 and 198.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.83, 479.70 and 198.84 is: 298.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.83 : 479.70 = 198.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.83/479.70 = 198.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.83x = 479.70 × 198.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.83x = 95,383.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,383.55/319.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.23

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