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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.53, 427.27 and 211.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.53, 427.27 and 211.34 is: 291.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.53 : 427.27 = 211.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.53/427.27 = 211.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.53x = 427.27 × 211.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.53x = 90,297.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,297.11/309.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.73

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