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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.92, 478.04 and 197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.92, 478.04 and 197.04 is: 295.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.92 : 478.04 = 197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.92/478.04 = 197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.92x = 478.04 × 197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.92x = 94,192.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,192.02/318.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.35

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