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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.36, 385.60 and 220.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.36, 385.60 and 220.96 is: 304.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.36 : 385.60 = 220.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.36/385.60 = 220.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.36x = 385.60 × 220.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.36x = 85,202.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,202.18/279.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.99

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