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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.58, 480.98 and 198.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.58, 480.98 and 198.70 is: 298.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.58 : 480.98 = 198.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.58/480.98 = 198.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.58x = 480.98 × 198.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.58x = 95,570.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,570.73/320.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.12

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