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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.85, 441.27 and 215.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.85, 441.27 and 215.01 is: 296.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.85 : 441.27 = 215.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.85/441.27 = 215.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.85x = 441.27 × 215.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.85x = 94,877.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,877.87/319.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.63

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