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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.64, 296.52 and 211.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.64, 296.52 and 211.76 is: 292.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.64 : 296.52 = 211.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.64/296.52 = 211.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.64x = 296.52 × 211.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.64x = 62,791.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,791.08/214.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.54

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