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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.24, 464.88 and 196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.24, 464.88 and 196 is: 293.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.24 : 464.88 = 196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.24/464.88 = 196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.24x = 464.88 × 196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.24x = 91,116.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,116.48/310.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.70

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