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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.66, 478.29 and 197.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.66, 478.29 and 197.16 is: 295.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.66 : 478.29 = 197.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.66/478.29 = 197.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.66x = 478.29 × 197.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.66x = 94,299.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,299.66/318.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.93

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