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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.34, 705.17 and 196.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.34, 705.17 and 196.21 is: 294.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.34 : 705.17 = 196.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.34/705.17 = 196.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.34x = 705.17 × 196.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.34x = 138,362.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,362.78/470.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.18

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