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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.09, 426.33 and 210.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.09, 426.33 and 210.68 is: 290.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.09 : 426.33 = 210.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.09/426.33 = 210.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.09x = 426.33 × 210.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.09x = 89,819.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,819.20/309.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.59

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