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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.65, 481.08 and 199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.65, 481.08 and 199 is: 298.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.65 : 481.08 = 199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.65/481.08 = 199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.65x = 481.08 × 199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.65x = 95,734.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,734.92/320.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.57

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