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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.07, 708.33 and 198.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.07, 708.33 and 198.15 is: 297.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.07 : 708.33 = 198.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.07/708.33 = 198.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.07x = 708.33 × 198.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.07x = 140,355.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,355.59/472.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.32

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