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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.84, 479.97 and 198.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.84, 479.97 and 198.17 is: 297.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.84 : 479.97 = 198.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.84/479.97 = 198.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.84x = 479.97 × 198.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.84x = 95,115.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,115.65/319.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.39

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