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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.98, 447.28 and 215.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.98, 447.28 and 215.81 is: 323.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.98 : 447.28 = 215.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.98/447.28 = 215.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.98x = 447.28 × 215.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.98x = 96,524.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,524.72/297.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.94

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