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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.20, 708.35 and 198.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.20, 708.35 and 198.51 is: 297.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.20 : 708.35 = 198.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.20/708.35 = 198.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.20x = 708.35 × 198.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.20x = 140,613.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,613.57/472.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.78

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