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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.82, 481.22 and 199.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.82, 481.22 and 199.99 is: 299.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.82 : 481.22 = 199.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.82/481.22 = 199.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.82x = 481.22 × 199.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.82x = 96,239.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,239.19/320.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.98

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