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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.24, 465.12 and 196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.24, 465.12 and 196 is: 293.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.24 : 465.12 = 196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.24/465.12 = 196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.24x = 465.12 × 196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.24x = 91,163.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,163.52/310.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.85

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