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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.28, 466.58 and 195.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.28, 466.58 and 195.82 is: 293.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.28 : 466.58 = 195.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.28/466.58 = 195.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.28x = 466.58 × 195.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.28x = 91,365.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,365.70/311.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.52

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