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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.61, 481.14 and 198.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.61, 481.14 and 198.96 is: 298.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.61 : 481.14 = 198.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.61/481.14 = 198.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.61x = 481.14 × 198.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.61x = 95,725.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,725.81/320.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.58

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