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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.24, 421.01 and 211.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.24, 421.01 and 211.99 is: 292.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.24 : 421.01 = 211.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.24/421.01 = 211.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.24x = 421.01 × 211.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.24x = 89,247.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,247.80/305.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.38

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