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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.14, 418.34 and 214.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.14, 418.34 and 214.88 is: 322.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.14 : 418.34 = 214.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.14/418.34 = 214.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.14x = 418.34 × 214.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.14x = 89,892.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,892.90/279.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.04

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