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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.88, 445.75 and 215.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.88, 445.75 and 215.71 is: 322.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.88 : 445.75 = 215.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.88/445.75 = 215.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.88x = 445.75 × 215.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.88x = 96,151.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,151.08/297.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.79

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