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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.35, 707.22 and 197.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.35, 707.22 and 197.49 is: 296.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.35 : 707.22 = 197.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.35/707.22 = 197.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.35x = 707.22 × 197.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.35x = 139,668.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,668.88/471.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.32

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