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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.26, 322.36 and 197.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.26, 322.36 and 197.05 is: 295.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.26 : 322.36 = 197.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.26/322.36 = 197.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.26x = 322.36 × 197.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.26x = 63,521.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,521.04/215.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.09

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