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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.24, 322.25 and 196.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.24, 322.25 and 196.74 is: 294.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.24 : 322.25 = 196.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.24/322.25 = 196.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.24x = 322.25 × 196.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.24x = 63,398.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,398.48/215.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.55

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