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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.24, 466.70 and 197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.24, 466.70 and 197 is: 295.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.24 : 466.70 = 197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.24/466.70 = 197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.24x = 466.70 × 197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.24x = 91,939.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,939.90/311.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.40

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