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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.21, 446.36 and 215.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.21, 446.36 and 215.66 is: 322.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.21 : 446.36 = 215.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.21/446.36 = 215.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.21x = 446.36 × 215.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.21x = 96,263.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,263.25/298.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.81

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