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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.96, 480.52 and 198.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.96, 480.52 and 198.86 is: 297.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.96 : 480.52 = 198.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.96/480.52 = 198.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.96x = 480.52 × 198.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.96x = 95,556.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,556.21/320.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.72

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