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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.24, 708.72 and 198.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.24, 708.72 and 198.55 is: 297.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.24 : 708.72 = 198.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.24/708.72 = 198.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.24x = 708.72 × 198.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.24x = 140,716.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,716.36/472.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.98

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