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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.68, 293.22 and 207.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.68, 293.22 and 207.36 is: 287.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.68 : 293.22 = 207.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.68/293.22 = 207.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.68x = 293.22 × 207.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.68x = 60,802.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,802.10/211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.24

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