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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.61, 446.72 and 216.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.61, 446.72 and 216.20 is: 324.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.61 : 446.72 = 216.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.61/446.72 = 216.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.61x = 446.72 × 216.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.61x = 96,580.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,580.90/297.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.52

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