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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.96, 427.32 and 216.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.96, 427.32 and 216.54 is: 298.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.96 : 427.32 = 216.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.96/427.32 = 216.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.96x = 427.32 × 216.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.96x = 92,531.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,531.87/309.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.53

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