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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.59, 482.83 and 199.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.59, 482.83 and 199.49 is: 299.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.59 : 482.83 = 199.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.59/482.83 = 199.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.59x = 482.83 × 199.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.59x = 96,316.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,316.84/321.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.50

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