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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.92, 452.96 and 215.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.92, 452.96 and 215.32 is: 323.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.92 : 452.96 = 215.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.92/452.96 = 215.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.92x = 452.96 × 215.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.92x = 97,531.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,531.35/301.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.04

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