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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.34, 298.08 and 208.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.34, 298.08 and 208.24 is: 286.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.34 : 298.08 = 208.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.34/298.08 = 208.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.34x = 298.08 × 208.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.34x = 62,072.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,072.18/216.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.92

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