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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.87, 427.35 and 216.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.87, 427.35 and 216.57 is: 298.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.87 : 427.35 = 216.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.87/427.35 = 216.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.87x = 427.35 × 216.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.87x = 92,551.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,551.19/309.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.68

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