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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.35, 479.70 and 198.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.35, 479.70 and 198.46 is: 297.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.35 : 479.70 = 198.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.35/479.70 = 198.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.35x = 479.70 × 198.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.35x = 95,201.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,201.26/320.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.18

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