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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.22, 708.02 and 198.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.22, 708.02 and 198.44 is: 297.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.22 : 708.02 = 198.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.22/708.02 = 198.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.22x = 708.02 × 198.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.22x = 140,499.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,499.49/472.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.53

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