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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.52, 297 and 210.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.52, 297 and 210.72 is: 290.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.52 : 297 = 210.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.52/297 = 210.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.52x = 297 × 210.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.52x = 62,583.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,583.84/215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.39

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