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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.27, 447.39 and 216.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.27, 447.39 and 216.54 is: 325.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.27 : 447.39 = 216.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.27/447.39 = 216.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.27x = 447.39 × 216.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.27x = 96,877.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,877.83/297.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.89

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