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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.78, 296.82 and 207.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.78, 296.82 and 207.36 is: 285.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.78 : 296.82 = 207.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.78/296.82 = 207.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.78x = 296.82 × 207.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.78x = 61,548.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,548.60/215.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.24

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