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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.65, 477.42 and 196.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.65, 477.42 and 196.55 is: 294.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.65 : 477.42 = 196.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.65/477.42 = 196.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.65x = 477.42 × 196.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.65x = 93,836.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,836.90/318.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.48

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