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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.35, 479.16 and 197.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.35, 479.16 and 197.46 is: 296.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.35 : 479.16 = 197.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.35/479.16 = 197.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.35x = 479.16 × 197.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.35x = 94,614.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,614.93/319.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.27

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