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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.36, 322.86 and 198.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.36, 322.86 and 198.28 is: 297.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.36 : 322.86 = 198.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.36/322.86 = 198.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.36x = 322.86 × 198.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.36x = 64,015.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,015.07/215.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.25

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