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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.01, 426.25 and 210.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.01, 426.25 and 210.81 is: 290.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.01 : 426.25 = 210.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.01/426.25 = 210.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.01x = 426.25 × 210.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.01x = 89,856.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,856.71/309.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.79

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