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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.41, 426.77 and 210.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.41, 426.77 and 210.99 is: 291.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.41 : 426.77 = 210.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.41/426.77 = 210.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.41x = 426.77 × 210.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.41x = 90,043.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,043.15/309.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.02

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