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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.07, 427.97 and 216.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.07, 427.97 and 216.88 is: 299.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.07 : 427.97 = 216.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.07/427.97 = 216.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.07x = 427.97 × 216.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.07x = 92,818.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,818.13/310.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.35

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