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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.34, 296.70 and 207.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.34, 296.70 and 207.24 is: 285.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.34 : 296.70 = 207.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.34/296.70 = 207.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.34x = 296.70 × 207.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.34x = 61,488.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,488.11/215.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.54

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