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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.08, 476.58 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.08, 476.58 and 196.08 is: 293.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.08 : 476.58 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.08/476.58 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.08x = 476.58 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.08x = 93,447.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,447.81/318.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.79

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