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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.34, 443.03 and 215.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.34, 443.03 and 215.15 is: 322.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.34 : 443.03 = 215.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.34/443.03 = 215.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.34x = 443.03 × 215.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.34x = 95,314.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,314.61/295.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.73

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