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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.09, 427.95 and 211.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.09, 427.95 and 211.98 is: 292.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.09 : 427.95 = 211.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.09/427.95 = 211.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.09x = 427.95 × 211.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.09x = 90,716.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,716.84/310.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.55

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