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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.78, 298.45 and 212.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.78, 298.45 and 212.56 is: 295.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.78 : 298.45 = 212.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.78/298.45 = 212.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.78x = 298.45 × 212.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.78x = 63,437.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,437.04/214.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.36

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