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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.71, 444.79 and 215.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.71, 444.79 and 215.71 is: 323.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.71 : 444.79 = 215.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.71/444.79 = 215.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.71x = 444.79 × 215.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.71x = 95,944.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,944.81/296.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.36

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