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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.15, 708.23 and 198.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.15, 708.23 and 198.17 is: 297.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.15 : 708.23 = 198.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.15/708.23 = 198.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.15x = 708.23 × 198.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.15x = 140,348.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,348.95/472.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.26

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