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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.28, 446.12 and 215.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.28, 446.12 and 215.68 is: 324.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.28 : 446.12 = 215.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.28/446.12 = 215.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.28x = 446.12 × 215.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.28x = 96,219.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,219.16/296.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.76

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