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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.09, 426.62 and 210.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.09, 426.62 and 210.88 is: 291.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.09 : 426.62 = 210.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.09/426.62 = 210.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.09x = 426.62 × 210.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.09x = 89,965.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,965.63/309.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.07

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