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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.28, 456.96 and 196.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.28, 456.96 and 196.28 is: 294.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.28 : 456.96 = 196.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.28/456.96 = 196.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.28x = 456.96 × 196.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.28x = 89,692.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,692.11/304.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.77

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