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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.36, 708.60 and 198.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.36, 708.60 and 198.28 is: 297.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.36 : 708.60 = 198.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.36/708.60 = 198.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.36x = 708.60 × 198.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.36x = 140,501.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,501.21/472.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.45

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