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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.81, 478.49 and 197.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.81, 478.49 and 197.18 is: 295.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.81 : 478.49 = 197.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.81/478.49 = 197.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.81x = 478.49 × 197.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.81x = 94,348.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,348.66/318.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.94

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