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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.66, 427.50 and 211.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.66, 427.50 and 211.56 is: 292.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.66 : 427.50 = 211.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.66/427.50 = 211.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.66x = 427.50 × 211.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.66x = 90,441.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,441.90/309.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.07

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