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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.36, 445.14 and 216.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.36, 445.14 and 216.18 is: 323.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.36 : 445.14 = 216.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.36/445.14 = 216.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.36x = 445.14 × 216.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.36x = 96,230.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,230.37/297.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.62

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