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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.99, 323.37 and 198.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.99, 323.37 and 198.98 is: 297.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.99 : 323.37 = 198.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.99/323.37 = 198.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.99x = 323.37 × 198.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.99x = 64,344.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,344.16/215.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.90

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