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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.88, 444.78 and 215.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.88, 444.78 and 215.61 is: 323.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.88 : 444.78 = 215.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.88/444.78 = 215.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.88x = 444.78 × 215.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.88x = 95,899.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,899.02/296.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.02

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