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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.27, 426.74 and 211.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.27, 426.74 and 211.06 is: 291.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.27 : 426.74 = 211.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.27/426.74 = 211.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.27x = 426.74 × 211.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.27x = 90,067.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,067.22/309.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.22

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