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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.19, 322.18 and 198.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.19, 322.18 and 198.18 is: 296.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.19 : 322.18 = 198.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.19/322.18 = 198.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.19x = 322.18 × 198.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.19x = 63,849.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,849.14/215.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.71

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