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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.22, 705.81 and 196.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.22, 705.81 and 196.47 is: 294.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.22 : 705.81 = 196.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.22/705.81 = 196.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.22x = 705.81 × 196.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.22x = 138,670.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,670.49/470.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.91

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