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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.97, 444.80 and 215.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.97, 444.80 and 215.63 is: 322.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.97 : 444.80 = 215.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.97/444.80 = 215.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.97x = 444.80 × 215.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.97x = 95,908.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,908.92/296.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.96

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