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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.58, 295.56 and 211.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.58, 295.56 and 211.69 is: 290.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.58 : 295.56 = 211.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.58/295.56 = 211.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.58x = 295.56 × 211.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.58x = 62,567.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,567.10/215.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.23

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