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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.48, 458.82 and 196.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.48, 458.82 and 196.92 is: 294.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.48 : 458.82 = 196.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.48/458.82 = 196.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.48x = 458.82 × 196.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.48x = 90,350.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,350.83/306.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.80

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