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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.79, 445.19 and 215.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.79, 445.19 and 215.79 is: 323.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.79 : 445.19 = 215.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.79/445.19 = 215.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.79x = 445.19 × 215.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.79x = 96,066.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,066.47/296.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.69

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