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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.34, 385.06 and 220.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.34, 385.06 and 220.22 is: 303.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.34 : 385.06 = 220.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.34/385.06 = 220.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.34x = 385.06 × 220.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.34x = 84,794.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,794.89/279.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.56

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