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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297, 445 and 215.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297, 445 and 215.88 is: 323.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297 : 445 = 215.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297/445 = 215.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297x = 445 × 215.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297x = 96,066.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,066.60/297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.46

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