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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.02, 426.51 and 211.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.02, 426.51 and 211.01 is: 291.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.02 : 426.51 = 211.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.02/426.51 = 211.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.02x = 426.51 × 211.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.02x = 89,995.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,995.74/309.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.23

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