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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.06, 427.01 and 211.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.06, 427.01 and 211.05 is: 291.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.06 : 427.01 = 211.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.06/427.01 = 211.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.06x = 427.01 × 211.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.06x = 90,119.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,119.41/309.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.59

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