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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472, 707.52 and 198.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472, 707.52 and 198.24 is: 297.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472 : 707.52 = 198.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472/707.52 = 198.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472x = 707.52 × 198.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472x = 140,258.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,258.76/472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.16

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