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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.92, 300.04 and 213.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.92, 300.04 and 213.68 is: 296.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.92 : 300.04 = 213.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.92/300.04 = 213.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.92x = 300.04 × 213.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.92x = 64,112.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,112.55/215.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.93

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