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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.56, 470.48 and 198.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.56, 470.48 and 198.24 is: 297.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.56 : 470.48 = 198.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.56/470.48 = 198.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.56x = 470.48 × 198.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.56x = 93,267.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,267.96/313.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.45

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