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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.44, 427.17 and 211.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.44, 427.17 and 211.70 is: 292.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.44 : 427.17 = 211.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.44/427.17 = 211.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.44x = 427.17 × 211.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.44x = 90,431.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,431.89/309.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.25

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