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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.12, 296.70 and 212.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.12, 296.70 and 212.44 is: 293.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.12 : 296.70 = 212.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.12/296.70 = 212.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.12x = 296.70 × 212.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.12x = 63,030.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,030.95/215.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.00

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