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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.76, 466.64 and 197.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.76, 466.64 and 197.48 is: 296.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.76 : 466.64 = 197.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.76/466.64 = 197.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.76x = 466.64 × 197.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.76x = 92,152.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,152.07/310.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.54

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