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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.34, 296.31 and 208.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.34, 296.31 and 208.99 is: 287.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.34 : 296.31 = 208.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.34/296.31 = 208.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.34x = 296.31 × 208.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.34x = 61,925.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,925.83/215.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.57

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