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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.19, 443.48 and 215.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.19, 443.48 and 215.19 is: 322.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.19 : 443.48 = 215.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.19/443.48 = 215.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.19x = 443.48 × 215.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.19x = 95,431.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,431.39/296.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.20

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