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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.56, 446.18 and 215.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.56, 446.18 and 215.41 is: 323.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.56 : 446.18 = 215.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.56/446.18 = 215.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.56x = 446.18 × 215.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.56x = 96,110.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,110.28/297.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.00

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