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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.16, 708.29 and 198.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.16, 708.29 and 198.21 is: 297.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.16 : 708.29 = 198.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.16/708.29 = 198.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.16x = 708.29 × 198.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.16x = 140,393.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,393.68/472.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.34

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