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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.64, 297.90 and 213.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.64, 297.90 and 213.30 is: 294.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.64 : 297.90 = 213.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.64/297.90 = 213.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.64x = 297.90 × 213.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.64x = 63,542.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,542.07/215.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.67

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