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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.60, 402.84 and 214.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.60, 402.84 and 214.92 is: 296.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.60 : 402.84 = 214.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.60/402.84 = 214.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.60x = 402.84 × 214.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.60x = 86,578.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,578.37/291.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.91

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