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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.95, 445.71 and 216.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.95, 445.71 and 216.22 is: 324.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.95 : 445.71 = 216.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.95/445.71 = 216.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.95x = 445.71 × 216.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.95x = 96,371.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,371.42/296.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.54

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