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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.35, 460.71 and 197.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.35, 460.71 and 197.62 is: 296.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.35 : 460.71 = 197.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.35/460.71 = 197.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.35x = 460.71 × 197.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.35x = 91,044.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,044.36/307.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.22

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