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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.97, 476.82 and 196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.97, 476.82 and 196.20 is: 294.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.97 : 476.82 = 196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.97/476.82 = 196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.97x = 476.82 × 196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.97x = 93,552.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,552.08/317.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.22

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