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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.14, 443.79 and 215.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.14, 443.79 and 215.02 is: 322.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.14 : 443.79 = 215.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.14/443.79 = 215.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.14x = 443.79 × 215.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.14x = 95,423.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,423.73/296.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.23

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