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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.38, 708.71 and 198.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.38, 708.71 and 198.33 is: 297.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.38 : 708.71 = 198.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.38/708.71 = 198.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.38x = 708.71 × 198.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.38x = 140,558.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,558.45/472.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.55

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