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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.03, 476.41 and 196.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.03, 476.41 and 196.53 is: 294.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.03 : 476.41 = 196.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.03/476.41 = 196.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.03x = 476.41 × 196.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.03x = 93,628.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,628.86/318.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.40

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