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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.54, 427.34 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.54, 427.34 and 211.44 is: 291.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.54 : 427.34 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.54/427.34 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.54x = 427.34 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.54x = 90,355.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,355.71/309.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.90

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