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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.96, 478.26 and 197.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.96, 478.26 and 197.46 is: 296.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.96 : 478.26 = 197.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.96/478.26 = 197.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.96x = 478.26 × 197.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.96x = 94,437.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,437.22/318.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.08

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