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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.05, 444.96 and 216.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.05, 444.96 and 216.32 is: 324.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.05 : 444.96 = 216.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.05/444.96 = 216.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.05x = 444.96 × 216.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.05x = 96,251.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,251.52/297.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.03

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