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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.96, 479.16 and 198.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.96, 479.16 and 198.12 is: 296.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.96 : 479.16 = 198.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.96/479.16 = 198.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.96x = 479.16 × 198.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.96x = 94,931.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,931.18/319.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.70

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