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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216, 298.68 and 205.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216, 298.68 and 205.80 is: 284.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216 : 298.68 = 205.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216/298.68 = 205.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216x = 298.68 × 205.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216x = 61,468.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,468.34/216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.58

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