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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.08, 479.30 and 197.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.08, 479.30 and 197.64 is: 296.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.08 : 479.30 = 197.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.08/479.30 = 197.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.08x = 479.30 × 197.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.08x = 94,728.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,728.85/319.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.88

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