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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.38, 470.22 and 197.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.38, 470.22 and 197.94 is: 297.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.38 : 470.22 = 197.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.38/470.22 = 197.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.38x = 470.22 × 197.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.38x = 93,075.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,075.35/313.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.00

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