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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.48, 426.62 and 211.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.48, 426.62 and 211.16 is: 291.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.48 : 426.62 = 211.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.48/426.62 = 211.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.48x = 426.62 × 211.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.48x = 90,085.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,085.08/309.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.09

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