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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.22, 426.47 and 216.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.22, 426.47 and 216.27 is: 298.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.22 : 426.47 = 216.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.22/426.47 = 216.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.22x = 426.47 × 216.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.22x = 92,231.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,231.59/309.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.27

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