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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.21, 293.55 and 212.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.21, 293.55 and 212.44 is: 292.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.21 : 293.55 = 212.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.21/293.55 = 212.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.21x = 293.55 × 212.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.21x = 62,361.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,361.76/213.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.49

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