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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.09, 445.57 and 215.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.09, 445.57 and 215.97 is: 323.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.09 : 445.57 = 215.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.09/445.57 = 215.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.09x = 445.57 × 215.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.09x = 96,229.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,229.75/297.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.91

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