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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.46, 481.65 and 199.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.46, 481.65 and 199.46 is: 298.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.46 : 481.65 = 199.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.46/481.65 = 199.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.46x = 481.65 × 199.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.46x = 96,069.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,069.91/321.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.85

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