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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.62, 596.68 and 215.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.62, 596.68 and 215.14 is: 322.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.62 : 596.68 = 215.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.62/596.68 = 215.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.62x = 596.68 × 215.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.62x = 128,369.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,369.74/397.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.85

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