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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.84, 596.80 and 215.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.84, 596.80 and 215.20 is: 322.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.84 : 596.80 = 215.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.84/596.80 = 215.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.84x = 596.80 × 215.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.84x = 128,431.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,431.36/397.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.82

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