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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.18, 480.32 and 198.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.18, 480.32 and 198.57 is: 297.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.18 : 480.32 = 198.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.18/480.32 = 198.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.18x = 480.32 × 198.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.18x = 95,376.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,376.15/320.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.89

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