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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.23, 705.39 and 196.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.23, 705.39 and 196.38 is: 294.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.23 : 705.39 = 196.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.23/705.39 = 196.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.23x = 705.39 × 196.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.23x = 138,526.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,526.25/470.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.59

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