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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.46, 297.68 and 208.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.46, 297.68 and 208.17 is: 287.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.46 : 297.68 = 208.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.46/297.68 = 208.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.46x = 297.68 × 208.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.46x = 61,967.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,967.00/215.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.60

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