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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.16, 476.52 and 196.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.16, 476.52 and 196.04 is: 293.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.16 : 476.52 = 196.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.16/476.52 = 196.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.16x = 476.52 × 196.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.16x = 93,416.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,416.98/318.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.62

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