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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.28, 479.75 and 198.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.28, 479.75 and 198.18 is: 296.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.28 : 479.75 = 198.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.28/479.75 = 198.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.28x = 479.75 × 198.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.28x = 95,073.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,073.47/320.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.84

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