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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.28, 321.21 and 198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.28, 321.21 and 198 is: 295.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.28 : 321.21 = 198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.28/321.21 = 198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.28x = 321.21 × 198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.28x = 63,599.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,599.58/215.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.43

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