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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.22, 322.26 and 197.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.22, 322.26 and 197.40 is: 295.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.22 : 322.26 = 197.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.22/322.26 = 197.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.22x = 322.26 × 197.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.22x = 63,614.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,614.12/215.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.58

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