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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.24, 426.76 and 211.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.24, 426.76 and 211.04 is: 291.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.24 : 426.76 = 211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.24/426.76 = 211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.24x = 426.76 × 211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.24x = 90,063.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,063.43/309.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.24

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