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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.22, 426.96 and 216.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.22, 426.96 and 216.07 is: 298.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.22 : 426.96 = 216.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.22/426.96 = 216.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.22x = 426.96 × 216.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.22x = 92,253.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,253.25/309.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.34

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