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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.62, 445.02 and 215.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.62, 445.02 and 215.62 is: 323.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.62 : 445.02 = 215.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.62/445.02 = 215.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.62x = 445.02 × 215.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.62x = 95,955.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,955.21/296.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.50

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