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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.72, 477.23 and 196.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.72, 477.23 and 196.04 is: 294.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.72 : 477.23 = 196.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.72/477.23 = 196.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.72x = 477.23 × 196.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.72x = 93,553.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,553.78/317.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.46

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