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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.30, 297.62 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.30, 297.62 and 211.44 is: 290.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.30 : 297.62 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.30/297.62 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.30x = 297.62 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.30x = 62,928.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,928.77/216.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.93

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