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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.32, 479.12 and 197.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.32, 479.12 and 197.64 is: 296.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.32 : 479.12 = 197.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.32/479.12 = 197.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.32x = 479.12 × 197.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.32x = 94,692.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,692.29/319.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.54

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