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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.60, 470.24 and 197.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.60, 470.24 and 197.84 is: 296.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.60 : 470.24 = 197.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.60/470.24 = 197.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.60x = 470.24 × 197.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.60x = 93,032.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,032.28/313.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.66

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