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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.22, 293.22 and 208.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.22, 293.22 and 208.98 is: 288.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.22 : 293.22 = 208.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.22/293.22 = 208.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.22x = 293.22 × 208.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.22x = 61,277.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,277.12/212.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.74

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