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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.46, 476.22 and 195.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.46, 476.22 and 195.46 is: 293.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.46 : 476.22 = 195.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.46/476.22 = 195.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.46x = 476.22 × 195.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.46x = 93,081.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,081.96/317.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.21

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