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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.16, 477.34 and 196.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.16, 477.34 and 196.58 is: 294.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.16 : 477.34 = 196.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.16/477.34 = 196.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.16x = 477.34 × 196.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.16x = 93,835.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,835.50/318.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.93

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