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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.11, 417.96 and 218.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.11, 417.96 and 218.57 is: 327.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.11 : 417.96 = 218.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.11/417.96 = 218.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.11x = 417.96 × 218.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.11x = 91,351.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,351.43/279.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.29

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