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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.45, 481.37 and 198.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.45, 481.37 and 198.54 is: 298.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.45 : 481.37 = 198.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.45/481.37 = 198.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.45x = 481.37 × 198.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.45x = 95,570.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,570.21/320.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.24

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