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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.44, 481.68 and 199.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.44, 481.68 and 199.33 is: 298.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.44 : 481.68 = 199.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.44/481.68 = 199.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.44x = 481.68 × 199.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.44x = 96,012.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,012.07/321.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.70

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