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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.37, 705.44 and 196.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.37, 705.44 and 196.31 is: 294.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.37 : 705.44 = 196.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.37/705.44 = 196.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.37x = 705.44 × 196.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.37x = 138,484.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,484.93/470.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.42

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