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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.49, 470.27 and 198.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.49, 470.27 and 198.68 is: 298.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.49 : 470.27 = 198.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.49/470.27 = 198.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.49x = 470.27 × 198.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.49x = 93,431.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,431.39/313.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.03

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