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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.34, 418.82 and 197.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.34, 418.82 and 197.20 is: 272.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.34 : 418.82 = 197.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.34/418.82 = 197.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.34x = 418.82 × 197.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.34x = 82,591.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,591.30/303.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.27

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