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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.12, 321.88 and 211.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.12, 321.88 and 211.92 is: 317.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.12 : 321.88 = 211.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.12/321.88 = 211.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.12x = 321.88 × 211.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.12x = 68,212.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,212.81/215.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.09

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