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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.25, 295 and 211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.25, 295 and 211.20 is: 289.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.25 : 295 = 211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.25/295 = 211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.25x = 295 × 211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.25x = 62,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,304/215.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.45

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