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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.22, 426.77 and 211.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.22, 426.77 and 211.11 is: 291.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.22 : 426.77 = 211.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.22/426.77 = 211.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.22x = 426.77 × 211.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.22x = 90,093.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,093.55/309.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.36

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