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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.08, 294.24 and 212.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.08, 294.24 and 212.67 is: 293.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.08 : 294.24 = 212.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.08/294.24 = 212.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.08x = 294.24 × 212.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.08x = 62,576.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,576.02/213.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.68

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