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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.72, 455.46 and 196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.72, 455.46 and 196.20 is: 294.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.72 : 455.46 = 196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.72/455.46 = 196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.72x = 455.46 × 196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.72x = 89,361.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,361.25/303.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.22

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