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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.42, 297.18 and 214.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.42, 297.18 and 214.50 is: 295.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.42 : 297.18 = 214.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.42/297.18 = 214.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.42x = 297.18 × 214.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.42x = 63,745.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,745.11/215.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.91

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