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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.30, 426.90 and 211.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.30, 426.90 and 211.18 is: 291.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.30 : 426.90 = 211.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.30/426.90 = 211.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.30x = 426.90 × 211.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.30x = 90,152.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,152.74/309.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.47

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