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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.25, 708.18 and 198.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.25, 708.18 and 198.20 is: 297.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.25 : 708.18 = 198.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.25/708.18 = 198.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.25x = 708.18 × 198.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.25x = 140,357.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,357.74/472.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.21

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