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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.52, 426.80 and 210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.52, 426.80 and 210 is: 289.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.52 : 426.80 = 210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.52/426.80 = 210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.52x = 426.80 × 210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.52x = 89,628
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,628/309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.57

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