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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.62, 456.36 and 196.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.62, 456.36 and 196.38 is: 294.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.62 : 456.36 = 196.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.62/456.36 = 196.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.62x = 456.36 × 196.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.62x = 89,619.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,619.98/304.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.20

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