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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.94, 480.81 and 199.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.94, 480.81 and 199.26 is: 298.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.94 : 480.81 = 199.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.94/480.81 = 199.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.94x = 480.81 × 199.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.94x = 95,806.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,806.20/320.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.52

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