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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.76, 323.73 and 197.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.76, 323.73 and 197.58 is: 296.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.76 : 323.73 = 197.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.76/323.73 = 197.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.76x = 323.73 × 197.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.76x = 63,962.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,962.57/215.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.45

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