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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.24, 419.13 and 213.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.24, 419.13 and 213.14 is: 319.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.24 : 419.13 = 213.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.24/419.13 = 213.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.24x = 419.13 × 213.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.24x = 89,331.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,331.27/279.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.91

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