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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.34, 463.55 and 211.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.34, 463.55 and 211.50 is: 316.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.34 : 463.55 = 211.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.34/463.55 = 211.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.34x = 463.55 × 211.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.34x = 98,039.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,039.71/309.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.93

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