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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.35, 463.95 and 211.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.35, 463.95 and 211.83 is: 317.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.35 : 463.95 = 211.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.35/463.95 = 211.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.35x = 463.95 × 211.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.35x = 98,278.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,278.53/309.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.70

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