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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.22, 705.51 and 196.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.22, 705.51 and 196.38 is: 294.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.22 : 705.51 = 196.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.22/705.51 = 196.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.22x = 705.51 × 196.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.22x = 138,548.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,548.05/470.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.65

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