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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.18, 479.52 and 198.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.18, 479.52 and 198.27 is: 296.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.18 : 479.52 = 198.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.18/479.52 = 198.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.18x = 479.52 × 198.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.18x = 95,074.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,074.43/320.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.95

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