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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.28, 323 and 197.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.28, 323 and 197.44 is: 296.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.28 : 323 = 197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.28/323 = 197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.28x = 323 × 197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.28x = 63,773.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,773.12/215.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.23

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