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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.08, 478.14 and 197.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.08, 478.14 and 197.34 is: 295.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.08 : 478.14 = 197.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.08/478.14 = 197.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.08x = 478.14 × 197.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.08x = 94,356.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,356.15/319.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.71

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