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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.22, 464.79 and 194.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.22, 464.79 and 194.49 is: 291.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.22 : 464.79 = 194.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.22/464.79 = 194.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.22x = 464.79 × 194.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.22x = 90,400.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,400.16/310.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.40

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