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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.32, 427.08 and 211.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.32, 427.08 and 211.12 is: 291.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.32 : 427.08 = 211.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.32/427.08 = 211.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.32x = 427.08 × 211.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.32x = 90,165.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,165.13/309.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.49

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