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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.29, 426.87 and 211.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.29, 426.87 and 211.01 is: 291.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.29 : 426.87 = 211.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.29/426.87 = 211.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.29x = 426.87 × 211.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.29x = 90,071.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,071.70/309.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.23

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