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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.88, 427.08 and 216.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.88, 427.08 and 216.46 is: 298.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.88 : 427.08 = 216.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.88/427.08 = 216.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.88x = 427.08 × 216.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.88x = 92,445.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,445.74/309.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.33

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