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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.94, 481.65 and 199.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.94, 481.65 and 199.38 is: 299.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.94 : 481.65 = 199.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.94/481.65 = 199.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.94x = 481.65 × 199.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.94x = 96,031.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,031.38/320.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.22

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