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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.24, 460.18 and 197.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.24, 460.18 and 197.56 is: 295.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.24 : 460.18 = 197.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.24/460.18 = 197.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.24x = 460.18 × 197.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.24x = 90,913.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,913.16/307.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.90

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