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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.10, 385.23 and 221.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.10, 385.23 and 221.14 is: 305.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.10 : 385.23 = 221.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.10/385.23 = 221.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.10x = 385.23 × 221.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.10x = 85,189.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,189.76/279.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.23

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