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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.36, 418.56 and 221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.36, 418.56 and 221.76 is: 332.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.36 : 418.56 = 221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.36/418.56 = 221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.36x = 418.56 × 221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.36x = 92,819.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,819.87/279.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.26

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