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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.28, 427.26 and 211.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.28, 427.26 and 211.27 is: 291.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.28 : 427.26 = 211.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.28/427.26 = 211.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.28x = 427.26 × 211.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.28x = 90,267.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,267.22/309.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.86

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