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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.92, 481.67 and 199.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.92, 481.67 and 199.42 is: 299.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.92 : 481.67 = 199.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.92/481.67 = 199.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.92x = 481.67 × 199.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.92x = 96,054.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,054.63/320.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.31

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