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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.21, 418.30 and 196.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.21, 418.30 and 196.83 is: 271.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.21 : 418.30 = 196.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.21/418.30 = 196.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.21x = 418.30 × 196.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.21x = 82,333.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,333.50/303.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.54

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