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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.78, 480.12 and 198.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.78, 480.12 and 198.48 is: 297.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.78 : 480.12 = 198.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.78/480.12 = 198.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.78x = 480.12 × 198.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.78x = 95,294.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,294.22/320.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.07

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