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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216, 299.70 and 214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216, 299.70 and 214.32 is: 297.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216 : 299.70 = 214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216/299.70 = 214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216x = 299.70 × 214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216x = 64,231.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,231.70/216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.37

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