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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.18, 783.36 and 197.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.18, 783.36 and 197.46 is: 296.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.18 : 783.36 = 197.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.18/783.36 = 197.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.18x = 783.36 × 197.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.18x = 154,682.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,682.27/522.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.22

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