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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.22, 480.54 and 198.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.22, 480.54 and 198.11 is: 297.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.22 : 480.54 = 198.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.22/480.54 = 198.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.22x = 480.54 × 198.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.22x = 95,197.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,197.38/320.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.29

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