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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.65, 472.38 and 198.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.65, 472.38 and 198.78 is: 298.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.65 : 472.38 = 198.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.65/472.38 = 198.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.65x = 472.38 × 198.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.65x = 93,899.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,899.70/314.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.43

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