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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.74, 322.84 and 198.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.74, 322.84 and 198.56 is: 295.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.74 : 322.84 = 198.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.74/322.84 = 198.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.74x = 322.84 × 198.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.74x = 64,103.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,103.11/216.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.76

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