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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.47, 424.38 and 197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.47, 424.38 and 197.04 is: 271.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.47 : 424.38 = 197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.47/424.38 = 197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.47x = 424.38 × 197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.47x = 83,619.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,619.84/307.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.96

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