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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.30, 426.72 and 216.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.30, 426.72 and 216.19 is: 298.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.30 : 426.72 = 216.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.30/426.72 = 216.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.30x = 426.72 × 216.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.30x = 92,252.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,252.60/309.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.26

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