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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.32, 470.05 and 198.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.32, 470.05 and 198.50 is: 297.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.32 : 470.05 = 198.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.32/470.05 = 198.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.32x = 470.05 × 198.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.32x = 93,305.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,305.84/313.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.80

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