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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.77, 481.62 and 199.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.77, 481.62 and 199.54 is: 299.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.77 : 481.62 = 199.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.77/481.62 = 199.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.77x = 481.62 × 199.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.77x = 96,102.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,102.45/320.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.60

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