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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.04, 427.99 and 216.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.04, 427.99 and 216.92 is: 299.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.04 : 427.99 = 216.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.04/427.99 = 216.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.04x = 427.99 × 216.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.04x = 92,839.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,839.59/310.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.44

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