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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.70, 480.65 and 199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.70, 480.65 and 199 is: 297.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.70 : 480.65 = 199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.70/480.65 = 199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.70x = 480.65 × 199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.70x = 95,649.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,649.35/321.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.32

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