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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.86, 323.61 and 198.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.86, 323.61 and 198.78 is: 298.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.86 : 323.61 = 198.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.86/323.61 = 198.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.86x = 323.61 × 198.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.86x = 64,327.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,327.20/215.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.00

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