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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.23, 477.45 and 197.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.23, 477.45 and 197.58 is: 295.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.23 : 477.45 = 197.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.23/477.45 = 197.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.23x = 477.45 × 197.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.23x = 94,334.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,334.57/319.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.51

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