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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.68, 427.56 and 211.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.68, 427.56 and 211.40 is: 291.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.68 : 427.56 = 211.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.68/427.56 = 211.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.68x = 427.56 × 211.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.68x = 90,386.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,386.18/309.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.87

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