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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.22, 296.85 and 209.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.22, 296.85 and 209.22 is: 288.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.22 : 296.85 = 209.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.22/296.85 = 209.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.22x = 296.85 × 209.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.22x = 62,106.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,106.96/215.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.57

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