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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.08, 476.88 and 196.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.08, 476.88 and 196.28 is: 294.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.08 : 476.88 = 196.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.08/476.88 = 196.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.08x = 476.88 × 196.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.08x = 93,602.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,602.01/318.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.27

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