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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.78, 426.77 and 216.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.78, 426.77 and 216.36 is: 298.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.78 : 426.77 = 216.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.78/426.77 = 216.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.78x = 426.77 × 216.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.78x = 92,335.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,335.96/309.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.07

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