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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.41, 469.89 and 196.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.41, 469.89 and 196.32 is: 294.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.41 : 469.89 = 196.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.41/469.89 = 196.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.41x = 469.89 × 196.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.41x = 92,248.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,248.80/313.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.34

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