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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279, 417.96 and 224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279, 417.96 and 224.28 is: 335.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279 : 417.96 = 224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279/417.96 = 224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279x = 417.96 × 224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279x = 93,740.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,740.07/279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.99

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