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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.51, 323.29 and 198.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.51, 323.29 and 198.60 is: 297.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.51 : 323.29 = 198.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.51/323.29 = 198.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.51x = 323.29 × 198.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.51x = 64,206.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,206.25/215.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.93

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