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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.97, 297.98 and 212.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.97, 297.98 and 212.32 is: 292.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.97 : 297.98 = 212.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.97/297.98 = 212.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.97x = 297.98 × 212.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.97x = 63,267.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,267.22/215.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.95

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