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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.82, 481.50 and 199.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.82, 481.50 and 199.18 is: 298.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.82 : 481.50 = 199.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.82/481.50 = 199.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.82x = 481.50 × 199.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.82x = 95,905.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,905.17/320.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.94

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