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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.58, 427.32 and 211.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.58, 427.32 and 211.84 is: 292.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.58 : 427.32 = 211.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.58/427.32 = 211.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.58x = 427.32 × 211.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.58x = 90,523.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,523.47/309.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.41

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