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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.63, 480.49 and 198.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.63, 480.49 and 198.83 is: 297.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.63 : 480.49 = 198.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.63/480.49 = 198.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.63x = 480.49 × 198.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.63x = 95,536.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,536.53/320.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.97

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