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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.44, 478.56 and 197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.44, 478.56 and 197.76 is: 296.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.44 : 478.56 = 197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.44/478.56 = 197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.44x = 478.56 × 197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.44x = 94,640.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,640.03/319.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.27

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