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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.72, 426.90 and 216.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.72, 426.90 and 216.63 is: 298.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.72 : 426.90 = 216.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.72/426.90 = 216.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.72x = 426.90 × 216.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.72x = 92,479.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,479.35/309.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.59

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