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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.15, 476.30 and 196.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.15, 476.30 and 196.04 is: 293.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.15 : 476.30 = 196.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.15/476.30 = 196.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.15x = 476.30 × 196.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.15x = 93,373.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,373.85/318.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.49

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