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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.08, 427.76 and 216.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.08, 427.76 and 216.96 is: 299.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.08 : 427.76 = 216.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.08/427.76 = 216.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.08x = 427.76 × 216.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.08x = 92,806.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,806.81/310.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.30

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