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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.96, 468.09 and 196.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.96, 468.09 and 196.38 is: 294.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.96 : 468.09 = 196.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.96/468.09 = 196.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.96x = 468.09 × 196.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.96x = 91,923.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,923.51/311.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.67

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