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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.12, 386.10 and 217.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.12, 386.10 and 217.56 is: 300.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.12 : 386.10 = 217.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.12/386.10 = 217.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.12x = 386.10 × 217.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.12x = 83,999.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,999.92/279.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.95

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