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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.46, 427.31 and 211.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.46, 427.31 and 211.50 is: 292.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.46 : 427.31 = 211.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.46/427.31 = 211.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.46x = 427.31 × 211.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.46x = 90,376.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,376.07/309.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.04

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