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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.65, 427.47 and 211.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.65, 427.47 and 211.92 is: 292.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.65 : 427.47 = 211.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.65/427.47 = 211.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.65x = 427.47 × 211.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.65x = 90,589.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,589.44/309.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.55

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