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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.38, 705.71 and 196.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.38, 705.71 and 196.33 is: 294.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.38 : 705.71 = 196.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.38/705.71 = 196.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.38x = 705.71 × 196.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.38x = 138,551.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,551.06/470.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.55

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