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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.26, 708.41 and 198.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.26, 708.41 and 198.32 is: 297.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.26 : 708.41 = 198.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.26/708.41 = 198.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.26x = 708.41 × 198.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.26x = 140,488.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,488.82/472.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.48

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