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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.11, 422.52 and 211.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.11, 422.52 and 211.64 is: 292.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.11 : 422.52 = 211.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.11/422.52 = 211.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.11x = 422.52 × 211.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.11x = 89,420.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,420.02/306.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.12

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