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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.28, 322.42 and 198.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.28, 322.42 and 198.42 is: 297.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.28 : 322.42 = 198.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.28/322.42 = 198.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.28x = 322.42 × 198.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.28x = 63,974.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,974.58/215.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.17

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