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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.91, 479.73 and 198.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.91, 479.73 and 198.41 is: 297.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.91 : 479.73 = 198.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.91/479.73 = 198.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.91x = 479.73 × 198.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.91x = 95,183.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,183.23/319.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.53

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