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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.00, 420.66 and 211.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.00, 420.66 and 211.74 is: 292.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.00 : 420.66 = 211.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.00/420.66 = 211.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.00x = 420.66 × 211.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.00x = 89,070.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,070.55/305.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.04

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