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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.64, 445.30 and 216.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.64, 445.30 and 216.28 is: 323.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.64 : 445.30 = 216.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.64/445.30 = 216.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.64x = 445.30 × 216.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.64x = 96,309.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,309.48/297.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.58

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