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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.48, 445.54 and 216.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.48, 445.54 and 216.12 is: 323.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.48 : 445.54 = 216.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.48/445.54 = 216.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.48x = 445.54 × 216.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.48x = 96,290.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,290.10/297.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.69

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