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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.66, 298.28 and 212.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.66, 298.28 and 212.02 is: 293.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.66 : 298.28 = 212.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.66/298.28 = 212.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.66x = 298.28 × 212.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.66x = 63,241.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,241.11/215.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.24

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