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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.78, 456.54 and 196.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.78, 456.54 and 196.24 is: 293.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.78 : 456.54 = 196.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.78/456.54 = 196.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.78x = 456.54 × 196.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.78x = 89,591.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,591.41/304.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.95

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