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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.27, 481.19 and 199.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.27, 481.19 and 199.19 is: 298.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.27 : 481.19 = 199.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.27/481.19 = 199.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.27x = 481.19 × 199.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.27x = 95,844.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,844.83/321.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.33

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