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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.80, 477.76 and 197.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.80, 477.76 and 197.12 is: 295.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.80 : 477.76 = 197.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.80/477.76 = 197.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.80x = 477.76 × 197.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.80x = 94,176.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,176.05/318.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.41

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