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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.24, 445.16 and 215.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.24, 445.16 and 215.60 is: 323.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.24 : 445.16 = 215.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.24/445.16 = 215.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.24x = 445.16 × 215.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.24x = 95,976.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,976.50/296.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.98

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