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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.08, 298.82 and 212.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.08, 298.82 and 212.52 is: 295.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.08 : 298.82 = 212.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.08/298.82 = 212.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.08x = 298.82 × 212.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.08x = 63,505.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,505.23/215.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.26

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