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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.52, 298.80 and 207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.52, 298.80 and 207.28 is: 286.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.52 : 298.80 = 207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.52/298.80 = 207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.52x = 298.80 × 207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.52x = 61,935.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,935.26/216.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.05

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