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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.33, 481.11 and 199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.33, 481.11 and 199.44 is: 299.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.33 : 481.11 = 199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.33/481.11 = 199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.33x = 481.11 × 199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.33x = 95,951.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,951.58/320.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.54

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