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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.81, 596.84 and 215.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.81, 596.84 and 215.16 is: 322.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.81 : 596.84 = 215.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.81/596.84 = 215.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.81x = 596.84 × 215.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.81x = 128,412.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,412.78/397.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.80

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