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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.86, 443.97 and 215.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.86, 443.97 and 215.37 is: 323.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.86 : 443.97 = 215.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.86/443.97 = 215.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.86x = 443.97 × 215.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.86x = 95,617.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,617.82/295.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.19

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