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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.52, 463.24 and 211.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.52, 463.24 and 211.62 is: 316.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.52 : 463.24 = 211.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.52/463.24 = 211.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.52x = 463.24 × 211.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.52x = 98,030.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,030.85/309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.72

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