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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.36, 298.35 and 210.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.36, 298.35 and 210.60 is: 290.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.36 : 298.35 = 210.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.36/298.35 = 210.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.36x = 298.35 × 210.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.36x = 62,832.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,832.51/216.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.41

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