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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.31, 464.27 and 211.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.31, 464.27 and 211.82 is: 317.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.31 : 464.27 = 211.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.31/464.27 = 211.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.31x = 464.27 × 211.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.31x = 98,338.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,338.29/309.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.93

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