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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.25, 426.60 and 215.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.25, 426.60 and 215.96 is: 297.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.25 : 426.60 = 215.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.25/426.60 = 215.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.25x = 426.60 × 215.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.25x = 92,128.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,128.54/309.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.91

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