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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.92, 470.72 and 198.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.92, 470.72 and 198.32 is: 297.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.92 : 470.72 = 198.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.92/470.72 = 198.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.92x = 470.72 × 198.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.92x = 93,353.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,353.19/313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.38

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