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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.96, 444.96 and 215.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.96, 444.96 and 215.42 is: 322.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.96 : 444.96 = 215.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.96/444.96 = 215.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.96x = 444.96 × 215.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.96x = 95,853.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,853.28/296.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.78

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