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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.49, 479.52 and 198.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.49, 479.52 and 198.72 is: 297.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.49 : 479.52 = 198.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.49/479.52 = 198.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.49x = 479.52 × 198.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.49x = 95,290.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,290.21/320.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.33

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