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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.18, 426.96 and 216.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.18, 426.96 and 216.03 is: 298.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.18 : 426.96 = 216.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.18/426.96 = 216.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.18x = 426.96 × 216.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.18x = 92,236.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,236.17/309.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.33

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