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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.44, 323.36 and 198.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.44, 323.36 and 198.43 is: 297.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.44 : 323.36 = 198.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.44/323.36 = 198.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.44x = 323.36 × 198.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.44x = 64,164.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,164.32/215.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.83

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