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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.98, 427.53 and 216.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.98, 427.53 and 216.70 is: 298.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.98 : 427.53 = 216.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.98/427.53 = 216.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.98x = 427.53 × 216.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.98x = 92,645.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,645.75/309.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.88

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