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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.25, 470.33 and 198.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.25, 470.33 and 198.42 is: 297.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.25 : 470.33 = 198.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.25/470.33 = 198.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.25x = 470.33 × 198.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.25x = 93,321.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,321.89/313.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.92

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