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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.65, 477.45 and 196.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.65, 477.45 and 196.56 is: 294.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.65 : 477.45 = 196.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.65/477.45 = 196.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.65x = 477.45 × 196.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.65x = 93,847.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,847.57/318.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.52

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