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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.56, 427.34 and 211.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.56, 427.34 and 211.83 is: 292.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.56 : 427.34 = 211.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.56/427.34 = 211.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.56x = 427.34 × 211.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.56x = 90,523.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,523.43/309.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.43

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