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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.32, 469.82 and 197.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.32, 469.82 and 197.85 is: 296.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.32 : 469.82 = 197.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.32/469.82 = 197.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.32x = 469.82 × 197.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.32x = 92,953.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,953.89/313.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.67

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