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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.07, 445.22 and 215.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.07, 445.22 and 215.09 is: 322.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.07 : 445.22 = 215.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.07/445.22 = 215.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.07x = 445.22 × 215.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.07x = 95,760.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,760.14/297.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.35

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