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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.32, 322.43 and 197.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.32, 322.43 and 197.50 is: 295.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.32 : 322.43 = 197.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.32/322.43 = 197.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.32x = 322.43 × 197.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.32x = 63,679.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,679.93/215.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.75

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