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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.16, 467.28 and 195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.16, 467.28 and 195.96 is: 294.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.16 : 467.28 = 195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.16/467.28 = 195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.16x = 467.28 × 195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.16x = 91,568.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,568.19/311.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.28

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